SOMERSET Chamber of Commerce has announced David Crew as the new managing director.

David will be a familiar face to many Chamber members as he is currently vice-chair of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, a Somerset Business Awards judge, and a Chamber Business Partner in his current role as a growth and partnerships director at Weston College.

He has over 20 years of experience in the business, training, and recruitment sectors alongside a first-class degree in Business Management (Leadership Practice).

Alongside being a Somerset Chamber Board Director since 2021, David has been responsible for delivering the business growth, commercial partnerships, and external stakeholder engagement in the skills and training industry at Weston College.

David said: “I am delighted to be joining Somerset Chamber of Commerce and truly believe in its core values to support businesses to connect, influence and grow.

“It’s a really exciting time for Somerset Chamber as it continues delivering value for members through the benefits and events programme and continues to grow its member community.

“As the county Chamber, partnership working is key and I look forward to working collaboratively with all regional partners, including town chambers, to ensure Somerset’s businesses can thrive. I’m looking forward to working with the talented team and supportive board from September.”

Welcoming David’s appointment on behalf of the chamber board and team, board chair, Emma Warren, said: “I wholeheartedly welcome David’s appointment as Managing Director of Somerset Chamber of Commerce. “With his existing knowledge of Somerset Chamber coupled with his experience of addressing the challenges facing businesses in Somerset, I feel confident that he will lead us in delivering on our promise to members; acting as their voice and supporting them in achieving growth.”

David will take up the post of Somerset Chamber Managing Director at the beginning of September.