UK-Angola Chamber of Commerce welcomes Thomas Gerrard-Reis as chairman

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The UK-Angola Chamber of Commerce has appointed Thomas Gerrard-Reis as its Chairman for the 2024-2026 term. 

Gerrard-Reis brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, with a long history of promoting bilateral trade and investment between the UK and Angola. He was officially introduced to the Chamber’s members at a recent event, where he expressed his excitement and commitment to his new position as a key facilitator in strengthening ties between the two countries. 

Gerrard-Reis’s appointment as Chairman of the UK-Angola Chamber of Commerce marks a new era of leadership for the organisation.  The co-founder and managing director of JegeReis, a leading development company in Angola is known for his dynamic and innovative approach, and his experience in the development sector is  considered an asset to the Chamber’s efforts to strengthen trade and investment ties between the UK and Angola.

 “I am excited to embrace this new challenge, which will deepen the connections between the UK and Angola, my two home countries. In this role, I will be focusing on creating opportunities that benefit both nations and foster a sustainable economic future,” Gerrard-Reis stated during his first address as Chairman. 

Gerrard-Reis is renowned as a man of many accomplishments. With a background in mining and technology, he has risen through the ranks to become a force to be reckoned with in Angola’s commercial landscape. His time as Chief Technology Officer for the Provincial Government was instrumental in shaping his leadership style, and he has carried this experience with him to his current role as managing director of JegeReis and Grupo-Reis Lda. Under his leadership, these companies have become major players in the agro-product export industry,

Gerrard-Reis’s vision as Chairman of the UK-Angola Chamber of Commerce is clear and far-reaching. This is as he seeks to forge new pathways for economic growth, enabling both countries to reap the benefits of collaboration.

The Chamber, therefore, invites British business leaders to seize the opportunity and engage with the emerging market in Angola during this pivotal moment. This call to action represents a chance to explore a vibrant new territory and expand their business footprint in one of Africa’s most dynamic economies.