ABCC Women's Business Network

Amber Sandu

Amber is one of the most exciting and talented upcoming broadcasters from the Midlands. Having started her career at the BBC as an intern, she went on to present for BBC Radio WM, BBC Sport, 5Live, Cricket and Midlands Today. Her TV breakthrough came in 2022 during the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, where she was the lead reporter for Midlands Today. Her two loves are football and cricket, and Amber has reported and presented across a number of tournaments such as The Hundred, Women's Ashes and WSL games. She's a huge advocate of equality, diversity and championing and empowering women through sport. Being a freelance Radio & TV broadcaster, Amber regularly reports across Premier League football for Sky Sports News, attending press conferences, working on news stories and conducting sit down interviews with players and managers. Her warmth, joyous, bubbly nature is infectious and just a small part of what she brings on screen, alongside her passion, knowledge and ability with people. You can hear her bringing energy and goodness, via the radio waves every weekend on the BBC Asian Network (Sat 3-6pm).

Barinder Sumon

A Business Development Manager with over 8 years of experience in the hospitality industry, coupled with a solid foundation in healthcare, particularly in dementia care. Barinder's career has been shaped by a passion for delivering exceptional customer service, operational excellence, and strategic growth. With a unique blend of hospitality expertise and in-depth knowledge of healthcare needs, she excels at creating innovative solutions that cater to both commercial and care-based environments.

Barinder's background in dementia care has given her a deep understanding of the importance of empathy, tailored services, and attention to detail—skills that she seamlessly applies to her work in hospitality. Throughout her career, she has successfully built partnerships, developed new business opportunities, and implemented strategies that drive sustainable growth.

Barinder thrives in dynamic environments and is dedicated to fostering positive relationships with clients, stakeholders, and teams to ensure long-term success. Whether working on improving operational efficiencies or developing bespoke offerings, she brings a holistic approach that bridges the gap between hospitality and healthcare.

Rubina Haque

A Probation Officer, Independent Risk Assessor and Trauma-informed Trainer, Rabina is an Award-Winning Author.

Rabina has extensive experience in the Criminal justice system and Human Resources. She has devised three robust programmes in women and mental health, substance misuse and raising awareness of domestic abuse in a family setting.

Rabina’s passion is to support women who have suffered trauma in their lives as well as empower them.