Developing social and economic value in non profit and business collaborative partnerships to sustain and grow the vital work of this much needed charity that supports families across Hertfordshire.

As CEO for last 5 years represented the voice of business across Herts, supporting local business interests, with key focus areas on skills and International trade. Managed relationships with key stakeholders, patrons, MP'S, local Government and board engagement to improve infrastructure in Hertfordshire to support a thriving and prosperous economic community.Worked with peers across British Chamber of Commerce to raise voice on important business policies affecting growth. Led the re-branding and cultural enhancement programme in 2013, launching Inspire magazine and new digital communications upgrade. Passionate about supporting young people, and Apprenticeships, Relaunched Young Chamber schools programme, girls STEM pilot in schools, and delivery of ' People Like Me 'program in Herts. to encourage more female students into engineering and science.Awarded Employer of the Year from Oakland's college in 2017 and won regional awards from British Chambers of Commerce for Best Campaign.Directed the annual events programme, jointly championed the creation and sustainability of Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards programme and developed sector forums and seminars ;- Innovation and Sustainability forum, Women in Leadership ,annual Circular Economy conference, and Customer Experience management ,and HR forums.Represented Hertfordshire businesses on various stakeholder forums, across Local Enterprise Partnership, National Apprenticeship Ambassador, UH Business Advisory Forum,

Promoted to CEO at a time of austerity, refocused on core business sectors. Led a re brand, refreshed strategic plan to support agility, developed a culture of continuous service improvement , introduced new initiatives to grow new private sector funding, and replace public sector income.Core areas of business Events, Membership, International Trade and Education.Developed new educational initiates to support skills deficit in local economy .

Developed local program to stimulate industry interest in Herts. Chamber of Commerce, engaging private and public sector organisations, charities, from start up to large global Corporations.Launched Business Advisory Groups across North and East Herts ,to engage influential leaders in the voice of business , to create a strategy to drive local initiatives, and support long term economic prosperity within the districts.Managed the East of England's Material Exchange program Eastex -in Hertfordshire www.eastex.org.uk/herts; offering business a resource efficiency solution for waste.Introduced sector forums across tourism, customer service, export.

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Responsible for key account management, largest account value £6m, Track record for initiating new income streams, and solution selling, gained new contract for ten years which delivered over £1m per annum.Focus on leadership development and training contracts, from large blue chip and national accounts.

Attended th Disney University, and worked for 12 months as a cultural representative .