WNY Chamber welcomes new presidents

West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has appointed new presidents and vice presidents across Bradford, Leeds and York.

Rebecca Fitzgerald, director of Data and AI at Yorkshire Building Society, is now president of Bradford Chamber, joined by Scott Wilson of Christeyns as vice president. 

Rebecca said: “It is an honour to be elected president of Bradford Chamber of Commerce.

“Bradford is my home and, in its year as City of Culture has ignited civic pride and a shared determination to lead with purpose.

“I look forward to seeing it prosper in the years ahead and will do my all to see it be the success it deserves to be.”

In Leeds, Aqila Choudhry MBE, managing director of Love in Care, becomes president, with Alastair Gordon of Arup as vice president. 

Aqila added: “I am so proud to be elected president of Leeds Chamber of Commerce. We are a leading city and one that is globally relevant on so many areas.

“I will do my best to represent our members’ interests and be an ambassador for the city.”

Meanwhile, Scott Jenkins, sales and operations director at Autohorn, takes over as president of York & North Yorkshire Chamber, with a vice president to be announced soon.

Scott added: “It is a proud moment to take on the role of President of York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce.

“To take on the role of President is a privilege and a responsibility I am honoured to accept.

“York & North Yorkshire has an incredible business community, and I’m looking forward to contributing to its continued progress.”

All presidents serve two-year terms, with vice presidents scheduled to take over in 2027. 

The appointments were announced at the Chamber’s AGM at Bradford’s Cedar Court Hotel, attended by over 100 delegates and featuring a discussion with Morrisons chief executive Rami Baitiéh.

Amanda Beresford, chair of West North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, added: “We are delighted to have welcomed three top notch presidents to our network.

“Rebecca, Aqila and Scott are so well-regarded and respected in their fields and will be fantastic advocates for their individual regions.

“We welcome Scott and Alastair too, who will be first class in their roles.

“With a newly expanded geography and ambitious plans for the years ahead, we look forward to serving the needs of our members to the full and to campaign for our region’s economy to thrive in an ever-changing world.”

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