Val Russell to stand down as CEO of Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce

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Val Russell is to stand down as CEO of Ayrshire's Chamber of Commerce this summer.It follows almost 23 years of service, 11 of which were spent at the helm of the organisation.During her tenure, the chamber has risen to become third-largest in Scotland, with Val's input hailed as "instrumental" in the growth of business projects across the region.Appointment of a successor will commence in the coming weeks, with Ms Russell staying on to shadow in a part-time capacity.She said: "I have had an amazing tenure at Ayrshire Chamber.

I am proud to be leaving a strong and vibrant chamber and a hard-working dedicated team."I have had the honour of working with and learning from some amazing presidents and board members.

However, working with the wide range of fantastic businesses across Ayrshire has been the greatest pleasure.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android."Collaborating with many valuable stakeholders has allowed Ayrshire Chamber to truly work in partnership with both public and private sector organisations, all with a common aim to make Ayrshire a great place to do business.

There is still much to do, and I wish the board and my successor every success."Chamber president Frank Gormanley added: "Val has led and inspired her team to support members, drive new initiatives and help connect people and business to establish prosperous opportunities. "A champion of young