Faye Holland becomes chair of Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce
Faye Holland has been appointed as the chair of the Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce.
The founder and director of marketing agency cofinitive – which became part of Cambridge Management Consulting in November – succeeds Brian Jones, who guided the chamber and its member businesses through the challenges of the Covid pandemic while paving the way for a major transformation.
This process included the appointment as a board member four years ago, and the arrival of CEO Charlotte Horobin in 2023.
Charlotte 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.”
Faye said: “Over the past few years, the board has implemented a strategy that has transformed the Chamber both locally and nationally, positioning us perfectly to amplify the voice of businesses. This progress is a testament to the board’s dedication and the relentless efforts of Charlotte and her team.
She adds: “Over the past year, we’ve witnessed a remarkable surge of women stepping into senior leadership roles across the region – Michaela Eschbach and Olu Orugboh as CEO and chair of Cambridge Wireless, Rebecca Porter and Harriet Fear as CEO and chair of Cambridge Science Centre and, of course, Charlotte Horobin, our very own CEO. This makes it an especially thrilling time for me to assume the role of chair of the local Chamber.
“I would also like to take this moment to thank Brian for his exceptional leadership in guiding the chamber through one of the most challenging periods in its history.”
Faye concluded: “We are now shaping the next three-year strategy, focusing on the key themes of profitability, profile, and people.
“More details will be shared with our members and stakeholders in the weeks and months ahead.”
