Chamber announces senior promotions

Two executives who have been “at the heart of the organisation 's growth ” have been promoted into new key roles by Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC).

Henrietta Brealey, policy and strategic relationship director, will become chief strategy officer, and marketing and communications director Katrina Cooke is to be chief commercial officer. Both are board members.

Chief executive Paul Faulkner said: “I 'm delighted to confirm these promotions for two people who have been at the heart of the Chamber 's growth and development in recent years.

“Henrietta and Katrina are outstanding individuals who marry great talent and work ethic with a passion for making the Chamber the very best that it can be.

“It has been a pleasure working closely with them, seeing how they have seized the career opportunities that the Chamber has presented and grown professionally, and I have no doubt that they will be incredibly successful in these new senior positions. ”

Henrietta said: "I am delighted to be taking on this newly-created role. It will combine leading the policy and strategic relationships team with working with the CEO, executive team and colleagues across the Chamber to design and oversee delivery of strategy. ”

Katrina said: “I 'm thrilled to be given the opportunity to take on this newly-created role at the Chamber. I 'm very much looking forward to leading the commercial team and to doing all that we can to support and be useful to businesses during these challenging times. ”

Senior policy adviser Raj Kandola will succeed Henrietta as head of policy and senior marketing manager Anna Assinder will take over Katrina 's responsibilities for the marketing and events team, in a new role as head of marketing and events.

Patron adviser Victoria Osgood will become GBCC patron manager, underlining the importance of the Chamber 's top tier of membership.

Pictured: Paul Faulkner with Henrietta Brealey (left) and Katrina Cooke