Sheffield Chamber chief to step down

NIGEL Tomlinson, chief executive of Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is to step down from the organisation.

Sheffield Chamber president Nick Tovey said: “First and foremost we must thank Nigel for his services to the Chamber.

“Nigel has led the Chamber through a remarkable period in its recent history which has seen its growth and achievements recognised locally, nationally and internationally.

“His passion – recognised by many – to see Sheffield succeed, has contributed to the re-emergence of the city as a force. The Chamber looks forward to picking up on this legacy, playing its part in the delivery of a modern, diverse and broad local economy.”

When he was appointed to the position in 1997, Mr Tomlinson was the youngest chief executive of any accredited Chamber in the UK.

Mr Tomlinson has overseen the modernisation of the Sheffield Chamber and has helped to develop the ongoing regeneration of the south Yorkshire city.

Mr Tomlinson, who lives in the Doncaster area, has spent more than 25 years in the business world and has helped the Chamber rescue the Sheffield Enterprise Agency (SENTA) from liquidation, merging it within the Chamber, as well as taking a lead role in the delivery of Sheffield’s first ever business and economic summit.