Burton Chamber welcomes new committee members and vice-president

A new vice-president and three committee members have been appointed by the Burton & District Chamber of Commerce.

The new committee members are Claire Reeves, Tim Mahoney and Scott Milligan, while Rob Page takes up the vice-president role.

Their appointments were confirmed at the Chamber’s annual general meeting at Burton Rugby Club yesterday.

Claire Reeves is a counsellor and life and work coach operating under her own business, Claire Reeves Consulting.

Software and data expert Tim Mahoney is the owner of Eevolution, the Burton-based business that supports firms with solutions in data, AI and software development.

Scott Milligan, who comes from a PR, communications and marketing background, is a director for Burton Radio & Echo – which operates the Burton Radio community station and Burton Echo online newspaper.

Meanwhile, Rob Page – who provides financial advice and coaching through his company Rob Page Consulting – takes the reins as vice president, supporting Richard Wileman who will serve one more year as president.

Rob has over 36 years of experience in commercial leadership roles, including nine years as managing director of Swinkels Family Brewers.

Now running his own consultancy, he offers insight into financial matters, wealth management, leadership development, sustainable growth, and team transformation.

Leaving the committee are Chris Else of Else Solicitors, Burton & South Derbyshire College principal and chief executive Jon Beatty and Ro Parmar Mistry from Pattrn Data.

Richard Brooks, head of the Burton & District Chamber, said: “In my years with the Chamber, I’ve never seen such a big turnout for an AGM – it was brilliant to see so many people there, catching up and making new connections.

“A big thanks to Burton Rugby Club for being such a great venue, and to everyone who came along.

“I also want to say a big thank you to our outgoing divisional council members – Chris Else, John Beaty, and Rohit Parmar-Mistry – for all the time and effort they’ve given over the years.

“I’m really pleased to welcome some fresh faces too – Claire Reeves, Scott Milligan, and Tim Mahoney.”

The Chamber also announced it will be supporting Burton-headquartered SARAC as its chosen charity.  

SARAC offers free, independent and one-to-one emotional support, information and advice.

Richard added: “It was a real pleasure to officially welcome SARAC as our new Chamber Charity of the Year, and to hear from their interim chief executive Caroline Fotheringham.

“We’re looking forward to working with them and supporting the vital work they do in our community.”

Pictured: President Richard Wileman with new vice-president Rob Page