Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce kick-off board expansion plans with announcement of new Board Member Nel Woolcott

September 9, 2024

The Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce is delighted to announce that Nel Woolcott has been appointed to the Chamber Board effective immediately, ahead of today’s call for business leaders to apply for other limited open positions.

Representing 60,023 businesses across the county and 238,600 employees, the Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce give businesses a voice at the top table, champions their needs and highlights key issues to decision makers at local and national levels.

As Managing Director of Peterborough-based Anne Corder Recruitment, Nel joins at a time when the support for our local businesses is an important as ever and brings a deep level of people-experience to the existing Board.

Speaking of the appointment, Nel said: “I am honoured to have been invited to join such an important board of directors as they continue to support Chamber CEO Charlotte Horobin through a significant business transformation effort. As an active member for the last decade, I know that people are at the heart of the Chamber, and I am excited to bring my experience into play with the rest of the Board.”

Brian Jones, Chair of the Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce Board, said of the appointment: “I’m delighted to welcome Nel to the board. Her business leadership experience and her insights around team building, assessing capability, and developing the business leaders of tomorrow bring insights to an already dynamic board.”

Nel joins in advance of the Annual General Meeting where the Board’s ambition is to elect additional board directors from businesses within the region.

 

If you are interested in joining the Chamber Board, please send an email to Sadie Parr, Head of Operations, at s.parr@camsbcci.co.uk and include a statement as to why you should be considered, by 5.00pm on 30 September 2024.

 

 

ABOUT CAMBRIDGESHIRE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

At the Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce, we are embedded in the local business community, representing 60,023 businesses across the county and 238,600 employees.

Our presence and voice is national, and our opinion and contribution has been sought by policymakers for over 100 years.

Our reach is global covering over 75 markets across the world, offering new market and export opportunities for our region to thrive.

We are committed to fostering economic growth and development across Cambridgeshire and enhancing the quality of life in our community. Through advocacy, education and networking opportunities, we aim to empower our members to achieve their goals and contribute to the prosperity of our community as a whole.

 

To find out more about the Chamber please visit www.cambridgeshirechamber.co.uk or telephone 01223 237414.