Lichfield and Tamworth Chamber installs new president

Fiona Rouse, operations director at PI-KEM, has been named as the new Lichfield and Tamworth Chamber of Commerce president.

She was formally welcomed into her new role at the Chamber 's annual meeting at Coton House Farm wedding and events venue in Whittington.

Fiona is responsible strategic planning, day to day operations management, HR and health and management at PI-KEM.

Tamworth-based PI-KEM are experts in sourcing niche scientific products through a network of worldwide suppliers and offer an online range of standard stock products for innovative scientific research.

Fiona has a degree in Zoology as well as a PGCE in Secondary Education, having previously worked as a science teacher for 11 years.

Fionna succeeds Jason Challoner, managing director of Valyou Recruitment, who moves into the role of honorary chair after two years as Lichfield and Tamworth Chamber president.

Julie Poppleton, director of careers education at Chase Terrace Academy, and Hannah Montgomery, of Golddust Marketing will serve as vice presidents.

Fiona said: “I am absolutely delighted to take on the role of president of Lichfield and Tamworth Chamber of Commerce and look forward to building on the work that Jason has done during his term of office.

“His commitment to the role will be tough to follow, but I hope to do him proud.

“We are lucky to have a diverse group of sectors represented within our committee, from across Lichfield and Tamworth area, and superb links with local councils and other organisations such as Lichfield BID and Lichfield and Tamworth District Councils.

“Thank you to all of these and I look forward to working alongside you over the next two years. ”

Pictured: Hannah Montgomery, Fiona Rouse, Jason Challoner and Julie Poppleton