Chamber Committee 2010/2011
The Worthing & Adur Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee is a democratically elected group of volunteers. Elections take place every year at the Chamber AGM which is generally held in April.
Working sub-groups oversee the general running and direction of the Chamber; these are staffed by members of the executive and other volunteer chamber members. Currently the following sub-groups are active: Marketing and Membership (Philip Gale), Strategy (Sam Hallett), Events (Mark Landon), Finance (Ian Vickers) and Charity (Karen Simporis)
Back Row: Tony Candler, Julian Cioffi, Tony Hedger, Peter Bennett, Clifford Thomas, Chris Coopey, Mark Landon, Alastair Vickers
Front Row: Suzy Bastable, Tina Tilley, Karen Simporis, Tina Barker
Peter Bennett
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President of the Chamber since early 2003; Peter is a Partner in Bennett Griffin Solicitors who enjoys networking, attacking NCP and parking policies, promoting Worthing where his family have roots going back to 1890 and pushing the boundaries for Worthing business at every event from MP's seminars to council officers and members. Peter serves on the Strategy and Finance sub-groups.
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Karen Simporis
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Vice President. Karen runs the Henry House Hydrotherapy Centre and is also chairperson of SWAG - the Sunny Worthing Arts Group - while heading up the Chamber's website sub-group and looking into the creation of a Youth Chamber. Karen is group lead of the Charity sub-group.
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Tina Tilley
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Chief Executive Officer. Tina is the ambassador of the Chamber and has transformed the organisation in recent years.
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Ian Vickers
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Treasurer. Ian is a long time supporter of the Chamber, who as a chartered accountant and partner in the firm CVantis, specialising in insolvency, provides financial advice to the Chamber. Ian is the Chamber's treasurer and also the Finance sub-group lead.
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Alastair Vickers
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Auditor. Alastair is a chartered accountant and senior partner in the firm Ayres Bright Vickers. He is also the auditor for the Town Centre Initiative. Alastair is the Chamber's Auditor and serves on the Membership and Finance sub-groups.
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Mark Landon
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Mark is a director of PEP the Printers and plays an important part on the newsletter and events sub-groups.
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Phil Gale
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The senior customer relationship manager of LloydsTSB's Worthing Commercial Team, he has been with the bank for 34 years and specialised in commercial banking for 15 years. Phil sits on the membership sub-group.
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Chris Coopey
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Chris is a qualified solicitor and director of Chartered Accountants Carpenter Box LLP and has recently taken an equity stake in the firm. He is keen to promote Worthing as a place to do business. |
Julian Cioffi
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A partner in Fitzhugh Gates Solicitors of Shoreham and Brighton. He lives on Shoreham Beach and is eager to work with the Chamber to promote the many qualities of Shoreham and success of the businesses within it.
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Tony Candler
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Principal of Anthony Candler & Associates and associate director of The Employee Development Forum, he brings to the Chamber more than 20 years' experience as a business trainer, coach and adviser.
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Clifford Thomas
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Clifford has more than 25 years experience working within sales and marketing. Formerly sales director of IMS Telecom PLC, Clifford is now the owner of the Business Development Consultancy.
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Co-opted Members
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Suzy and Tina are co-opted members representing the economic development section of Worthing Borough Council and are a useful link to the council. |
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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.
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As a local trader, ex-Councillor and past President Dorothy brings a wealth of experience to the Chamber.
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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.
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The other volunteers who serve on the various sub-groups are:-
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Clive of XL Design serves on the Marketing sub-group.
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Tony of A & T Business Associates serves on the Membership sub-group.
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David of Business Engineers serves on the Membership sub-group.
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Katrina, owner of Clothing Connection serves on the Events sub-group.
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Keith, owner of Theatrical Experiences serves on the Events sub-group
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Andrew of Aurora Promotional Merchandise serves on the Events sub-group
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Janet from the Sussex Community Foundation serves on the Charity sub-group
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Caroline is a volunteer from the Sussex Community Foundation and serves on the Charity sub-group
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