Meet the Exec

The Chamber’s Exec Committee are all volunteers who give up their time and expertise to support and guide the Chamber for the year ahead.

Tony Hedger President of the Chamber A&T Business Associates

I joined the Chamber back in 2009 when I set up my business as I knew what a great organisation it was. I joined one of the working groups to help with membership growth. Then I had the pleasure of joining the Exec so I could help with the growth of the Chamber as well as helping the team with strategic direction.

Theresa Cooper Vice President of the Chamber CooperativeHR

I think the Chamber is great. It’s supported my business by providing me with information, support and guidance through excellent events, training and networking opportunities. I joined the Exec because I wanted to help it to continue to grow and flourish, to attract more businesses whilst being able to effectively support those running the Chamber as well.

Debbie Ross

Vice

President

of the Chamber Chichester College Group

As a member of the Chamber for 14 years and on the working group for events, I was keen to strengthen my involvement with the Chamber. I was delighted to be voted on to the Executive. I joined to provide support to members, grow awareness of the Chamber and help to develop a training plan which in turn will benefit members. The Chamber provides a great platform to engage with other professionals and develop relationships.

Chay

Took Vice President & Treasurer of the Chamber

Kreston Reeves

I joined the Executive in around 2016. As an accountant with many local clients I wanted to have an influence over the business environment and represent their interests, as well as being in a position to promote the area helping businesses to grow and thrive.

Alastair Vickers Director of the Chamber

When I set up Ayres Bright Vickers in 1989 one of the first things I did was to join the Chamber. That has proved to have been a very good decision for the business. I see my role on the Exec as part of the ‘giving back‘ process.

Pilbeam Construction

There were many reasons for joining the Exec committee. Firstly, I felt quite chuffed to be asked to join to assist with a particular issue within the Chamber and, as a rule, I do like to help people if possible. The opportunity provided the chance to get involved, to contribute, to engage with and build relationships with both members and the broader Chamber team to a greater extent.

My voluntary role in the Chamber gives me the opportunity to be part of a team that gives back to local businesses, and I get to learn from others and about our community, as it is pretty amazing!

Tipton Marketing

Marketing is an integral part of any successful organisation and with 25 years of industry experience I joined the Executive Committee to help the Chamber as they move forwards with their marketing strategy. I feel privileged to be part of the Executive and enjoy working with everyone to support the Chamber’s vision and build their brand awareness.

Duncan

Anderson

South Downs Leisure

I have been impressed with the way the Worthing and Adur Chamber supported businesses during some challenging times in recent years. I feel that I am in a position where I could support Tracie and the team and contribute in a positive way to the Board, with my personal focus to explore how I can assist The Chamber to support businesses with their sustainability targets.

As the events group lead, I joined the Chamber Exec because I felt with my events management background I could help put on quality events like Better Business Show.

I’m excited to be joining the Exec board. I’ve been a member for over 5 years and want to help increase awareness of the support they offer. The peer mentoring program played a big part in the success of my business, and I am looking forward to supporting and promoting this programme further.

As a business owner locally I wanted to assist others in helping them achieve their goals and aspirations with their businesses and careers and what better place to start than with the Chamber. Having started as a trainee in Worthing to now owning my own Law firm, I have seen and continually see regularly the benefits of the Chamber to all types of businesses and individuals and wanted to help with this.