The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce has appointed Steven Holbrook as its new Chief Executive.
After an extensive recruitment process, where the calibre of applications for the post was exceptionally high, Steven was invited to take on the role as the IW Chamber’s new Chief Executive.
Steven’s business background includes over 16 years’ experience working in the Middle East, in particular 8 years as Chief Executive of a multi-million pound company where he gained a vast experience of business on a global scale. He has both shaped and delivered strategic Visions and Missions for a variety of business sectors and been responsible for putting together major multi-million pound deals with groups across the world.
He will join the company on 18th June 2018.
Steven has said:
“I was born and raised on the Isle of Wight and I am really excited about taking on the challenge of this position to be able to use my skills to continue the great work of the Isle of Wight Chamber and to move it forward as a dynamic business support organisation for the Island by growing its membership and giving it the profile that it well and truly deserves.”
Geoff Underwood, President of the Isle of Wight Chamber said:
“Appointing Steven will introduce a business focused energy that will build on the IW Chamber’s many strengths and make it bigger and stronger than before. Steven brings with him a range and depth of international business experience, at a very senior level, that will only enhance what the Chamber is and provides for the Island’s business community.”
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Steven is taking over from current Chief Executive, Kevin Smith, who retires after 17 years’ service to the IW Chamber.
The Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, has said:
“I welcome the appointment of such an experienced candidate and I look forward to working with Steven on the opportunities and challenges the Island business community faces.
“It is very important for the future of Island business that we regenerate key areas, encourage shipbuilding and other high-tech manufacturing, plus bolster education and especially higher education provision. We also need to invest in public services and support local leadership and I’m looking forward to meeting Steven to see what the MP and the chamber can do together to address these issues.”
