About Us
The Britain Brunei Business Forum was founded under the patronage of the British High Commission in Brunei to enable British and Bruneian business people to meet together in order to further trade.
B.B.B.F assists Bruneian business people in finding British partners for enhancing both parties business performance and circulates information about opportunities for business with Britain through the Bruneian business community.
The forum provides a diverse and inclusive network to build opportunities for British, international and local organisations in Brunei with ties to British business.
Our specific aims:
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Encourage British trade and investment in Brunei and the Asia Pacific region.
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Be an authoritative voice for British business in Brunei.
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Provide our members with practical support and advice, delivered via a range of scheduled events and on-line communities.
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Share knowledge and expertise.
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Assist Bruneian business people in finding British partners for enhancing both parties’ business performance.
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To provide multiple networking opportunities for members in both formal and informal settings.
Committee Members
H.E. Alexandra McKenzie
High Commissioner
British High Commission
Brunei Darussalam
Alex joined the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in 2002, and has spent her career focusing on Europe and Asia, with postings to Beijing, Paris, Berlin, Singapore and Bangkok.
Pg Aki Ismasufian bin Pg Hj Ibrahim
Chair of BBBF
I am deeply honored to have been elected as the new Chair of the Britain Brunei Business Forum at its AGM on Weds, 8 March 2023. It is a privilege to be entrusted with the responsibility of leading this organization towards achieving our shared goals. My vision is to foster an environment that encourages collaboration, creativity, and innovation, where everyone's voices are heard and their contributions are valued.
I strongly believe that we can achieve great things by working together towards our common goals, and I look forward to collaborating with you during my term as Chair. I look forward to hear your thoughts and ideas, and highly encourage you to share them with me where possible.
Thank you for your trust and support.
Manuel Bulens Manuel is the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Compliance, Corporate Governance and Legal Support of Baiduri Bank in Brunei Darussalam since 2020. Prior to that, he was the Head of Retail Banking at Alliance Bank, Malaysia and has held key positions in compliance, controls, risk and governance with Citibank branches in Belgium, Spain, Russia and Korea. Manuel is also a Chartered Banker.
Alisa Khoo With a vision of leadership rooted in empowerment, she champions the values of communication, diversity and integrity. Alisa has been in Brunei since end 2019 and has been a supportive member of the Britain Brunei Business Forum (BBBF) for the last 3 years. Being recently elected as the executive committee member, she hopes to bring her knowledge and expertise to the forum with further collaborations and support between the BBBF members.
QAF Auto Sdn Bhd
With 28 years of experience in the automotive industry, Alisa is the current General Manager for QAF Auto Sdn Bhd, the sole importer for BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad brand in Brunei.
Ambrose Nathan Worked in a number of countries in South East Asia for over 20 years including Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Brunei in various positions in the field of Finance. Experience was notably in Price Waterhouse in the management consultancy division specializing in mergers, acquisitions, receivership, corporatisation of government departments and managing an oil palm refinery. Had 16 years with G4S, the largest security company in the world in the role of Finance Director, Financial Controller of South East Asia and retiring as the Country Manager for the operations in Brunei.
BizAdvize Services Sdn Bhd
Siva Subramaniam (Honorary Treasurer) I have spent 20 years of my career as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Laksamana College of Business. In this role, I have been responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the institution, as well as developing and implementing strategies to promote growth and success. Throughout my tenure, I have been dedicated to providing a high-quality education to students and have played an instrumental role in positioning Laksamana College of Business as one of the leading institutions. Through my leadership, we have implemented innovative programs and initiatives that have enabled our students to thrive in today's rapidly changing business landscape. In addition to my work at Laksamana College of Business, I have also been an active member of the Britain Brunei Business Forum (BBBF) for 18 years. During this time, I have held various executive positions, including Treasurer, Secretary, and Chairman for the last two years. In these roles, I have been committed to promoting economic growth and investment opportunities between Brunei and the United Kingdom and have worked tirelessly to build strong relationships between businesses in both countries.
Laksamana College of Business
Brunei Darussalam
Charles Ting
Shengyu Trading
Brunei Darussalam
I joined British High Commission in January 1989 as an Assistant Management Officer and later in early 2000, I took up another role as UK Trade and Investment Offer until March 2009. (Total 20 years and 3 months with the British High Commission in Brunei)
BBBF was formed in 2002 and since then I have been a member till now, 22 years as committee member and one year as Secretary from 2016-2017.
I am now running my own business in stationery sector and premium gifts under International Business Mate Sdn Bhd. I am the Director in this company and our company has been appointed by a few reputable stationery manufacturers as the sole distributor in Brunei. UK brands are Parker Pens and Helix/Oxford.
Alina is the Managing Director of PFH Fire Protection Co Sdn Bhd based in Kuala Belait. The company specialises in the supply, service, maintenance of firefighting equipment, fire alarm systems, safety products, lifesaving appliances like Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBD) with a commitment to providing quality services whilst ensuring the health and safety of both our employees and clients. PFH Fire Protection is the first local company to be approved by American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) as an External Specialist for Fire Extinguishing Systems Inspection and Maintenance and also certified by Bureau Veritas as an approved service supplier for the inspection and maintenance of fire extinguishing/fire detection equipment and systems to Bureau Veritas Classed vessels in Brunei Darussalam. When not wearing her HSE hat, she enjoys horse riding and keeping the balance with barre, Lagree and Zumba.
Sales and Marketing Manager at The Brunei Hotel from Dec 2020 till present. Since then she’s been a member of BBBF, and very much looking forward to being actively involved in future events. Bina has worked within the Sales and Marketing Industry in the UK for 22 years within Media Sales, including: Print, radio and outdoor media. She arrived in Brunei in 2014 and worked for Big Magazine for 3 years thereafter diversified into the Food and Beverage Industry and held positions at RBC and PAR Food and Beverage prior to joining The Brunei Hotel.
The Brunei Hotel
Jacqueline Tan Jacqueline holds a Bachelors Degree in Ophthalmic Optics (Optometry) from the University of Bradford, UK, and practiced optometry for 11 years before pivoting to golf retail in 2013, which is also where she discovered her passion for leadership development. This curiosity led her to coach training (Co-Active Training Institute), and earning certifications in communication profiling (SoundWave), and Leadership Circle Profile 360. She is currently pursuing ICF's Associate Certified Coach (ACC) accreditation. She founded Make A Difference Consulting in 2023, supporting senior leaders in Brunei, both as a Business Development Director and Coach. And in 2024, started as an Leadership Coach with Leadership Morph. With deep cultural understanding and multilingual proficiency (English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bahasa Melayu), she has worked with clients like Baiduri Bank, Royal Brunei Airlines, and Adecco Hong Kong. Despite her international experience, Brunei remains her home, where she is committed to enhancing leadership effectiveness.
Allen Lai Allen has almost 20 years of experience working on geopolitical trade-related platforms in Asia. Before joining UKABC, he was involved in the planning, development, and execution of the APEC CEO Summit, Asia Pacific’s Allen is also the Founder and Managing Director of Confer Sdn Bhd, a strategic marketing and communication company that focuses on business, trade and investment policy issues. Confer specialises in curating and executing impactful business conferences, forums, and roundtables. Allen has been appointed to the Senate Council of Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) for a three year term from 2025 – 2028 representing the alumni of UBD. Allen is an alumnus of the Queen Elizabeth II Chevening Scholarship programme with an MA in Marketing from the University of the West of England in Bristol. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Universiti of Brunei Darussalam.
Director - ASEAN & Corporate Affairs, UK-ASEAN Business Council
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George Lim In 2013, I founded MOV Corp as a strategic evolution into broader commerce, growing from industrial supply to pioneering multiple retail concepts including GMart Convenience Stores, the GRewards loyalty platform, and GLicious fresh food repackaging. Through MOV Productions, I've expanded into content creation as host of The BigBroG Podcast, exploring business innovation across ASEAN markets. Complementing my commercial ventures, I serve as co-owner of Master Yang Feng Shui (Borneo) Sdn Bhd, where we provide comprehensive geomantic consultation for businesses, residences, and personal harmony. Our services help clients achieve balance in their professional environments, family homes, and individual energy, supported by carefully curated Feng Shui products and remedies. This unique integration of ancient wisdom and modern business acumen allows me to consult on both the physical and energetic dimensions of success.
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