Amanda Selvaratnam

The UK ASEAN Business Council is an independent organization dedicated to connecting the private sector and government with ASEAN governments and businesses to foster dialogue on policy and challenges. Its primary mission is to promote and expand two-way trade and investment between the UK and the rapidly growing ASEAN region. Membership includes leading UK corporates and SMEs that benefit from networking, export support, and market insights. The private company is based in London, UK. The council serves as the official business representative in ASEAN economic forums and is a formal member of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council’s Joint Business Council. It facilitates programs such as roundtables with senior ASEAN officials, an annual UK-ASEAN business forum, and business delegations to the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit. The council provides regular updates through newsletters and events focused on trade and investment opportunities, highlighting key ASEAN markets for businesses and emphasizing their economic growth, strategic importance, and sectoral opportunities. The CEO of the British company is Ian Gibbons.