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Working with the BIA to support their goals
The BIA (UK BioIndustry Association) is the ‘voice of the innovative life sciences and biotech industry’ (https://www.bioindustry.org). Together with their members, the BIA helps drive innovation, shape policies and showcase biotech leadership on the global stage. The Summit is proud to partner with them to support their many prestigious events throughout the year. More about the BIA The BIA is a far-reaching community, achieving in 2025: Over the last 12 months, the BIA focused its influence on securing long-term investment for research and development tax incentives, and lobbying the government to unlock more growth capital for scale-up innovators. They have also
Rehan Jamil – Founder and the very top of The Summit Chauffeurs
I, Rehan Jamil, do solemnly swear to create and uphold all the values of an excellent chauffeur… That was the declaration I made to myself and anyone I had the honour of driving when I started on the path to The Summit in 2008 following my redundancy. I had just joined the medical devices company and when the credit crunch took full effect, I was left newly married, and soon a baby on the way – and unemployed. Life was about to change in unimaginable ways. Did I crumble? No, I refused to be another statistic… I adapted to my new
Oh, what a night! The Strategic PA Network Awards 2025
The Summit Chauffeurs were honoured to be nominated for a recent award in the category of ‘Supplier of the Year’ by the wonderful Strategic PA Network, so of course we went along to the awards night in support of the community, and kept our fingers firmly crossed… Who are the Strategic PA Network? Headed up by dynamic duo, Sarah Howson and Marianne Whitlock, the Strategic PA Network (SPAN) was formed to recognise, support and celebrate the dedicated people within the professional assistant community. Those professionals include Chiefs of Staff, Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants, Virtual Assistants, Administrators and Office Managers. The awards
Meet Hina Rehan – Office manager and chauffeur wrangler at The Summit Chauffeurs
Hina drives things – from within our office, ensuring everyone is in the right place at the right time. The Bridge of Sighs? No – the Bridge of Drives more like! Tell us about yourself, Hina… “I always stumble on this, I don’t know why! Hina is pronounced ‘He Naa’, I wish my parents had spelled it like that originally. To all our guests and bookers, I often speak to you via email, WhatsApp and via Rehan’s WhatsApp when he is driving or otherwise unavailable. My journey began with The Summit at the very beginning, on March 12th 2008 when we
Meet executive chauffeur, Komol
Komol is one of our executive drivers and one of the best ‘invisible chauffeurs’. Please enjoy Komol’s story… My name is Komol Ergashev, and I am from Uzbekistan but have lived and worked in London for the last 18 years. I love London and the experience has always been brilliant and, as a family, we are settled here and fully immersed in the London experience. My wife and I have two boys aged 12 and 5 and a daughter of 7. We love pets too and we have grown up with animals around us all the time, and currently have a
Welcoming the wonderful Fable Travel
At The Summit Chauffeurs, we are incredibly proud to collaborate with some of the most passionate and creative people in luxury travel and our newest connections, Molly and Rita from Fable Travel, fit that description perfectly. We now have the pleasure of supporting Fable Travel’s work with families and holidaymakers who want to discover the magic of England and Ireland with a touch of luxury. For those who haven’t yet come across them, Fable Travel is a bespoke travel company dedicated to crafting unforgettable journeys. Their name comes from the desire to curate itineraries that come with stories with subtle lessons,