The team at Cater and Merger Consult, led by CEO Godson Azu, alongside our partners at LPSA, are thrilled to celebrate the appointment of Prof. Kishan Devani BEM as the Senior International Advisor on the International Advisory Board of Westminster Group PLC. This appointment is a testament to Prof. Devani’s exceptional expertise and extensive network of international and diplomatic contacts, both in the United Kingdom and around the globe.
Westminster Group PLC, renowned globally for its specialist security and services expertise, operates in over 50 countries through an extensive international network of agents and offices. Over the past three years, Westminster has seen remarkable growth in overseas sales, increasing by 96.4%, with international sales constituting over 80% of total revenue. The company’s impressive track record includes supplying products and services to 66 countries in 2019 and 72 countries in 2020.
In recognition of its excellence in international trade and outstanding growth, Westminster Group PLC was one of just 205 organizations nationally to receive Her Majesty The Queen’s approval for the Prime Minister’s recommendation in 2021, awarding the company the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise. This esteemed award, instituted by Royal Warrant in 1965, celebrates exceptional achievements in business.
Prof. Kishan Devani BEM, FRSA, LLB (Hons), PgCE, PgDip, is a distinguished educationalist and global education expert, academic strategist, trainer, political strategist, speaker, and international PR, communications, media, campaigns, and fundraising consultant/advisor. His remarkable career is highlighted by numerous prestigious positions and roles, underscoring his significant contributions across various sectors.
Honoured with the British Empire Medal (BEM) by Her Majesty The Queen in the 2020 New Year’s Honours List, Prof. Devani also became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in 2015 and was awarded the Freedom of the City of London, making him one of the youngest BaME Freemen of London. In academia, he serves as an Associate Lecturer at London Metropolitan University, where he imparts his vast knowledge in geopolitics, international relations, politics, diplomacy, advocacy, and resolution to both BA and MA students.
Prof. Devani’s appointment as Senior International Advisor on the International Advisory Board of Westminster Group PLC aligns perfectly with his extensive experience and network. His deep-rooted connections and expertise will undoubtedly enhance Westminster’s global reach and multilateral business relations.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Kishan Devani on this prestigious appointment and look forward to witnessing the significant impact he will bring to Westminster Group PLC.