Peter Bennett - President

Lived and worked on the South Coast for about 50 years.  I did my Civic duty being a Councillor for 24 years, Chairman of all
major Committees, Mayor of Worthing and President of Worthing Law Society 2000. 
Currently a Director of Worthing Town Centre Initiative, Worthing First and Vice Chairman of Adur & Worthing Business Partnership.
Solicitor for nearly 40 years from sole practitioner to Senior Partner at Bennett Griffin LLP.

My Aspirations for the Chamber for 2012
To see the Chamber continue to grow in strength and influence so that Adur & Worthing Council will consult and listen to the Voice of Business on all strategic matters affecting the economic future and prosperity of all citizens along our Coast and hinterland.

Karen Simporis - Henry House
Vice President

Karen Simporis BA(Hons), MBAc C, TNISPE cert
I’ve practised and lectured as an Acupuncturist since 1984 I also have a degree in Psychology and find that this informs my work with chronic pain and illness, care of the elderly and gynaecology.

I took over my business -Henry House Hot Pool and Therapy Centre-in 1997and as a Buddhist I encourage my staff to approach our sometimes  challenging customers with  compassion and care.

My Aspirations for the Chamber for 2012
To build and retain Chamber membership especially in Adur.
To grow and  develop the new Youth Chamber.
To increase the Worthing and Adur Fund to the crucial £50,000 and beyond

Tina Tilley

Chief Executive Officer. Tina is the ambassador of the Chamber and has transformed the organisation in recent years.

Ian Vickers - FRP Advisory
Finance Group

Alastair Vickers
Treasurer

I qualified as a Chartered Accountant with national firm Grant Thornton in 1973. I stayed with them for a further 14 Years leaving in 1987.
 
I then joined Leach Bright in Worthing. I jointly set up Chartered Accountants Ayres Bright Vickers in 1989 and have just left after 22 years in 2011.
 
I have had a great range of experience in assisting clients ranging from Sole Traders to Public  Companies and have worked in the UK, Switzerland and Holland.

I am to practice as a Freelance Business Consultant and Mentor. I have been actively involved with the Chamber since 1989.
 
My Aspirations for the Chamber for 2012
I can utilize my knowledge and experience of all from fledgling businesses to those which can benefit from re-direction.
My aim is to help your business achieve its’ full potential.

Mark Landon - PEP The Printers
Web Group Lead

Hi I am Mark Landon and I am joint owner of a local printing company “PEP the Printers” this is a family run business that has been in Worthing for over 30 years now. We offer a complete Design, Print, Copying and Web site service for all sizes of business. Weather you need 100 business cards up to a full e commerce web site we can help.

My Aspirations for the Chamber for 2012
The Chamber web site is to  become the business web site of choice with EVERY business in Worthing and Adur to have a free listing. Also for the Web site to be self funding

Julian Cioffi - Fitzhugh Gates
Adur Group Lead

I am a partner at Fitzhugh Gates Solicitors and Head of Dispute Resolution. We are a team of  40 with offices in Shoreham by Sea and central Brighton. We have served local businesses for over 200 years. We are committed to being clear, open, honest and approachable. We exist for and because of the community we advise.

I see how highly skilled, innovative and resilient local businesses are. I am determined to maintain and support the diversity,  vibrancy and strength of local businesses in the Adur and Worthing regions.

That is why I have commitment to The Worthing and Adur Chamber of Commerce. Its membership comes from over 300 local businesses making it unequalled in its ability to promote, train and assist commerce in the region. Few of us can go it alone. The Chamber ensures we don’t have to.

My Aspirations for the Chamber for 2012
Continued growth in membership
An ever stronger voice of business
Full engagement in the wider business community
Support for new enterprise
Promotion of buy local

Tony Candler - Anthony Candler & Associates
Training Lead

Principal of Anthony Candler & Associates
and Associate Director of The Employee Development Forum,  he brings to the Chamber more than twenty year’s experience as a company director, manager, business trainer, coach and adviser.  Keen to promote the interests of businesses of all kinds in Worthing and Adur.


My Aspirations for the Chamber for 2012

To maintain and enhance the profile of the Chamber as
the premier representative organisation and voice of
business in the Worthing and Adur area; and to be seen to provide real support to those businesses in any way we can.

Tony Hedger - A & T Business Associates
Membership & Marketing Lead

I have worked in finance for nearly 25 years, of which 15 years was in
commercial banking. With my vast knowledge and experience I felt there
was a distinct lack of personal service
provided to business customers. I wanted to offer support, sound
business advice and competitive funding
solutions which is what we do at A & T Business Associates.


My Aspirations for the Chamber for 2012

To make the Chamber the most well known voice of local commerce, allowing the Chamber to grow its membership and become the TRUE protector of local business’ interests.

Helen Scott - edICT Consulting
Funding

Sheryl Tipton - Sheryl Tipton Marketing
Tourism

Co-opted Members

Suzy Bastable and Tina Barker
Adur & Worthing Council

  

Sharon Clarke

Sharon Clarke is a co-opted member being the Worthing Town Centre Manager since 2002. She keeps her finger on the retail pulse of the town and was instrumental in bringing the Birdman to Worthing.

Honorary Members

Dorothy Peters

As a local trader, ex-Councillor and past President Dorothy brings a wealth of experience to the Chamber.

Roy Bishop

Hon. Member of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry Roy has been a member of the Chamber for many years and has previously been a President of the Chamber.