Chamber Management Announcement: Appointment of Acting CEO
Acting CEO Martin Mann with Chamber President, Sue Kramer
Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce’s executive committee has announced the appointment of Vice President Martin Mann as Acting Chief Executive Officer.
It follows the news that David Simister, our current CEO, is unlikely to return to the role following a sudden acute medical episode, on March 11 2023. He remains under treatment at the Harrogate District Hospital.
Speaking after the appointment, Sue Kramer, HDCC President, said: “Everyone at HDCC is very grateful to David for all the time, effort and energy he has brought to the role of CEO during the past 18 months, and we will very much miss his dedication and enthusiasm.
“I am sure all our members, and the wider business community of Harrogate, will join us in sending our thoughts and heartfelt wishes to David and his family and friends at this difficult time.”
Martin said: “David’s legacy will be difficult to follow, but I am determined to do him proud by continuing his work in the role of CEO and taking forward the momentum he created.
“The Harrogate Chamber has been working with the businesses of Harrogate for over 125 years and we will continue to be the voice of business community through our events in the months and years to come.
“I’ve been involved with the Chamber since I started my own business in my home town ten years ago.
“More recently, I joined the Executive committee to assist the CEO and President in the running of the meetings. Stepping up as acting CEO is simply a natural extension of this.”
Signed – The Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee