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MEET OUR NEWEST BOARD MEMBERS
Three experienced business leaders have been appointed to our Board, joining James Robson MBE (chairman); Gill Courtney MBE; Pamela Petty; Yvonne Bell; Dean Benson; Brendon Hayward and John Waterworth. Meet them below!
Aman Chahal, TaperedPlus
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Since Aman Chahal established Teesside-based TaperedPlus in 2014 with business partner Robert Vass, the business has become a national leader in flat roof design and building services.
It now sets the standard in technical quality, innovation and customer service - placing significant focus on research and development, creating and releasing its own roof planning app.
Aman commented, “In business there are no good or bad experiences – just learning experiences! It is imperative for us to support North East businesses and represent the construction sector and continue to create jobs, drive growth and strengthen our local and national economy.
By building communities we can work together and start providing real tangible value. ”
Brian Palmer, Tharsus
Engineer and entrepreneur Brian Palmer has grown Northumberland-based Tharsus from a small, back street metal bashing shop to one of Europe’s most advanced robotics companies.
Today its strategic machines provide complex automation solutions that enable businesses to create new opportunities.
Commenting on his appointment, Brian said, “The Entrepreneurs’ Forum helped me on my entrepreneurial journey, providing inspiration, insight and camaraderie, so I feel that it is only right to accept the invitation to join the Forum’s Board.”
Kari Owers, O Communications
Winner of NE Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, Kari has been a strategic communications consultant for over 20 years. She founded O in 2005 and has grown the ideas-based integrated agency to become one of the UK’s most awarded creative teams.
Kari commented, “Joining the Forum was the first thing I did when I started my business and over the last fifteen years I have benefitted from advice and mentoring from many of its members, whilst hearing top entrepreneurs telling their stories and building new relationships at their events. I have gained invaluable knowledge and made new friendships that have lasted over the years, so now I’m happy to give back.”
