Strengthening our team for the future

West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce some changes within our team as we continue to grow during our mission to support businesses from across our region..

We’re delighted to welcome Maria Davison as our new Skills & Policy Director. Maria is no stranger to the WCNW Chamber, having spent the past five years working with us in a consultancy role. We’re thrilled to now have her expertise and passion for skills development and policy as a permanent part of the team.

“Moving from a consultancy role to becoming Skills and Policy Director is an exciting opportunity to continue working with the Chamber and drive long-term impact. I’m looking forward to listening to more of our member businesses about their challenges and shaping strategies to provide support in the short, medium and long term,” said Maria.

We’re also pleased to share that Carol Vella has been promoted to Partnerships & Projects Director, recognising her fantastic work across stakeholder relationships and key initiatives. Carol has been a driving force behind many successful projects, and we’re excited to see her impact grow in this new role.

Carol commented: “I’m pleased to take on the role of Partnerships and Projects

Director at the West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of Commerce. I’m lucky to be part of a great team, led by our CEO, Sarah Bailey, and fellow directors.

“I’ve now been with the Chamber for 4½ years – having spent most of my professional career supporting businesses and entrepreneurs, and developing effective partnerships and collaborations to help them succeed.

“I’ve really valued the chance to support local businesses and to work with others who are just as committed to helping them grow. I’m looking forward to continuing that work with our members, partners, and stakeholders.”

“I’ve really valued the chance to support local businesses and to work with others who are just as committed to helping them grow. I’m looking forward to continuing that work with our members, partners, and stakeholders.”

Additionally, Matthew Hodgson will now lead on membership as well as communications, stepping into his new role as Membership & Communications Manager. Building on his experience as the Chamber’s Communications & Policy Manager and gaining new insights through closer engagement with members, Matt will help ensure the Chamber remains responsive to member needs and better equipped to support local businesses.

These changes strengthen our leadership team and ensure we’re well-positioned to deliver even more support to our members in the months and years ahead. If you want to learn more about the rest of the Chamber team and find out how they can help you take advantage of the many different areas of your membership, visit our ‘Meet the Team’ page on our website.