Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce has appointed Faye Holland as its new Chair. Ms. Holland, who boasts a 30-year career in the technology sector, has regularly featured in Computer Weekly’s esteemed list of the ‘UK’s Most Influential Women in Tech’ and was nationally recognised last year as one of the ‘InspiringFifty’ women in tech at a London event hosted by Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice.
Ms. Holland has been a key figure in the UK’s first Internet Service Provider (ISP), spearheaded innovative global business practices at IBM, and oversaw European and Asia-Pacific operations for a global media company. She founded the multi-award-winning PR and Communications agency cofinitive, based in Cambridge, and co-hosts the Cambridge Tech Podcast.
Having previously served as a board director for the Chambers, Ms. Holland succeeds former Chair Brian Jones. She said: “The Board has implemented a strategy that has transformed the Chamber both locally and nationally, positioning us perfectly to amplify the voice of businesses. We are now shaping the next three-year strategy, focusing on the key themes of profitability, profile and people. Thank you to Brian for his exceptional leadership in guiding the Chamber through one of the most challenging periods in its history.”
Charlotte Horobin, Chief Executive of the Chambers, said: “Faye has been an incredibly proactive Board Director over the past four years, so we are thrilled to welcome her as our new Chair. We look forward to collaborating closely with her to drive meaningful benefits for businesses across our region. With her exceptional and well-documented record of success, we are eager to see the positive impact she will bring to this role.”
The current members of the board include: Nel Woolcott, Anne Corder Recruitment; Katy Davies, Cap Air Systems; Steve Dighton, Breheny; Martin Clapson, Price Bailey; Andrew Siley, ST1 Group; Harvey Bibby, Grovemere; Mike Greene, Brightfield Group; and Company Secretary, Michael Tolond.
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