Cannock Chamber appoints new vice president during AGM

The Cannock Chase Chamber of Commerce has appointed Neil Betts from Go True North as the new vice president during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held yesterday at Chasetown Football Club.

The event brought together members and key stakeholders to reflect on the Chamber’s achievements and future plans.

David Mitchell, managing director of The Marketing People, will continue as president.

The AGM also welcomed new council members Sarah Thompson (STC-PR), and Stuart Russell Taylor (Velorim Group Ltd).

They will work alongside existing council members, including Emily Kenny (Enoch Evans), Matt Small (T150 Energy), Chris Wheeler (Auditel), Gill Durkin (Performance Through People), and Pam Evans (Cannock Chase Council).

Ben Bradley (Cosmik Carrot) was re-elected to the Divisional Council for a further term and David Jackson (McArthurGlen) was co-opted.

Sarah Thompson, founder of STC-PR, is a strategic communications professional who helps brands craft clear, compelling stories that resonate with key audiences.

With experience spanning public relations, media strategy and editorial leadership, Sarah brings both journalistic insight and consultancy expertise to her work.

Previously, Sarah served as Editor of Prosper Magazine, the region’s longest-running publication.

Russel Taylor is the Director of Velorim Group, a sustainability-focused SME working in urban materials mining and circular-economy activity.

Alongside the role at Velorim, Russel also brings experience through Inovaplus, providing specialist support in risk management, procurement, communication systems, and scalable delivery.

Richard Brooks, head of Cannock Chase Chamber of Commerce, said: “I am genuinely proud of the direction Cannock Chase Chamber is heading.

“We are a division in growth, with committed volunteers and strong local partnerships.

“The ambition now is simple, to keep building momentum and deliver even greater value for our business community.”

Pictured from left to right: Russel Taylor, Ben Bradley, David Mitchell, Sarah Thompson, Neil Betts, Emily Kenny, Chris Wheeler, Gill Durkin, and Pam Evans