Lord Marland, Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), and Rosie Glazebrook, CEO of CWEIC, were delighted to meet with the new Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, to continue vital discussions on accelerating trade and investment across the Commonwealth’s 56 member countries. The meeting reaffirmed CWEIC’s strong partnership with The… Continue reading Advancing Trade and Investment with the New Commonwealth Secretary-General
The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) is pleased to share the official highlight video from the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit (CTIS) 2025. Capturing key moments from the two-day event at London’s Mansion House, the video features insights from senior political leaders, business executives, and global investors from across the Commonwealth. From high-level panels… Continue reading CWEIC Shares Highlight Video From CTIS 2025
The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) is delighted to announce the addition of FIRST Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited (FIRST E&P) as a Strategic Partner, and welcome Mr Emmanuel Etomi to the Global Advisory Council. Established in 2011, FIRST E&P has rapidly emerged as a leading integrated energy solutions provider in Nigeria. With… Continue reading CWEIC Welcomes FIRST E&P as Strategic Partner
We’re pleased to share that Akhil Sharma, Partner and Head of International at Irwin Mitchell, has been named to the India Business Law Journal’s International A-List 2025. The list recognises top international lawyers working on India-related matters, based on feedback from in-house counsel and legal professionals around the world. In his role, Akhil leads Irwin… Continue reading Irwin Mitchell’s Akhil Sharma Named to IBLJ’s International A-List 2025
For immediate release: Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit brings together political and business leaders On 7th and 8th April, the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) was delighted to bring together senior political and business leaders for the annual Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit (CTIS). Hosted at London’s iconic Mansion House, this year’s CTIS provided… Continue reading Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit brings together political and business leaders
On the side lines of the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit (CTIS), CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland was pleased to meet with Aliko Dangote, GCON, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, during a special occasion celebrating Jim Ovia’s Freedom of the City of London ceremony. Dangote Industries is a Strategic Partner of CWEIC. Mr… Continue reading Lord Marland Meets Aliko Dangote on the Sidelines of CTIS
PRESS RELEASE: COMMONWEALTH TRADE AND INVESTMENT SUMMIT 2025, 7-8 APRIL CWEIC’s annual Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit (CTIS) will convene at the City of London’s historic Mansion House in London, from 7-8 April 2025. CTIS brings together the Commonwealth business community with Heads of Government, senior ministers, and representatives of Commonwealth governments. Following the Commonwealth… Continue reading Press Release: Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit, 7-8 April
The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) is delighted to announce Zenith Bank as the Anchor Partner for the upcoming Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit (CTIS). Founded in 1990, Zenith Bank is one of Africa’s largest and most respected financial institutions, renowned for its strong corporate governance, innovation in digital banking, and consistent financial performance.… Continue reading Zenith Bank Announced as Anchor Partner for the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit
Andrew Forrest, Founder and Executive Chairman of Fortescue, is doubling down on his mission to eliminate fossil fuels and accelerate the global shift to renewable energy. In a recent TIME feature, Forrest made a compelling case for the urgency of this transition, stating, “We need to do what’s technically possible, and that is to completely… Continue reading Fortescue Executive Chairman Andrew Forrest Calls for Urgent Green Energy Transition
In a recent article for The Sunday Guardian Live, Lord Marland, Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, highlighted the shifting dynamics of global leadership, emphasising India’s emerging role as a champion of the Global South. India’s vision, as articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, promotes a free and open Indo-Pacific, grounded in democracy,… Continue reading Opinion Piece: India’s Leadership in the Global South: A Commonwealth Perspective – Lord Marland
