December 2, 2011


London (UK) – Fasken Martineau, a leading international business law and litigation firm, announced today that Azlinda Ariffin-Boromand, a corporate partner in the firm's London office, has been named as new Chairman of the Overseas Malaysian Executive Council (OMEC – UK).

In her role as Chairman, Azlinda will continue to promote Malaysian businesses and professionals in London, oversee committee work, and host a number of high-level official events and receptions in the UK.

"Our prime objectives are to forge a closer relationship between UK and Malaysian's businesses whilst enhancing the spectrum and integrity of our members within the international sphere. OMEC membership network extends its welcome to Non-Malaysian professionals who work closely with Malaysians either in the UK or globally," said Ms. Ariffin-Boromand.

"In my role as the Chairman, I look forward to developing and expanding these relationships further," added Ms. Ariffin-Boromand.

OMEC – UK, patronised by His Excellency, the Malaysian High Commissioner and supported by the Malaysian Trade Commission, was set up in 1993 to bring together Malaysian, and the UK professionals to exchange ideas and business opportunities. It provides a platform network for building strategic business relationships and partnerships between Malaysia, the UK and Europe.

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