Women in Business International was established in 1997 by Ahmed Suleiman as part of a UK Government initiative to encourage trade between the UK and the developing economies of the Middle East. The WiB project has grown to provide an international platform for business women from across the world to share and learn. WiB has expanded its activities annually and is not confining itself to its base in London, with conferences across the Middle East, South Africa and Europe WiB is now truly a global family. In 2006 Women in Business was formerly registered as trade mark within the European Community

The Organisation:
Women in Business is a not-for profit company and all donations and profits are subject to audit, the day to day running of the organisation as well as its aims and objectives are driven by a committed team of volunteers across the world.

The international Conferences and Forums are managed by a Steering Committee made up of all sponsors and volunteers providing transparency and accountability to the entire project.
Women in Business consists of a Management Board – current members are:

• Christine McCafferty MP - Parliamentary Patron
• Ahmed Suleiman MBE
• Tara Culhane
• Ann Thomson
• Lynne Franks
• Sarah Al Ayed