13th July 2005

Aston Science Park’s Chief Executive Derek Harris has welcomed the appointment of Mohammed Zulfiquar as Vice Chairman of the Institute of Asian Businesses (IAB).

Mohammed Zulfiquar recently met with Aston Science Park’s Chief Executive to discuss the future of the IAB’s technology community, recognising the significant contribution made by these companies to the regional economy. 

Mohammed Zulfiquar said: “I want our membership to take advantage of new technology developments and the Park is an ideal place to grow a technology-based business because of its supportive, high tech environment.”

Derek Harris, Chief Executive of Aston Science Park said: “I am extremely pleased with Mohammed Zulfiquar’s new role as Vice Chair.  He is a high quality individual and his commercial and technology sector experience will prove invaluable to the IAB as the organisation moves to the next stage of its development.”

Mohammed Zulfiquar has been working in the information technology sector since the birth of the IBM PC introduced in 1981.

Mohammed’s expertise has focused in disaster recovery and information security helping businesses safeguard their business risks working with Microsoft, IBM and Sungard. The IAB is the largest Asian business support organisation in the country, with a membership of almost 400 companies across the region. PICTURED: Mohammed Zulfiquar, the new Vice Chairman of IAB and Derek Harris, Chief Executive of Aston Science Park. For further information contact: Charlotte Kerr, PR Executive Aston Science Park, 0121 260 6182 This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it