Southlander to chair national business organisation
“This is a significant moment for Southland and underscores the importance of our region’s representation at the national level.”
Southland’s Chris Hughes has been elected Chair of the New Zealand Chambers of Commerce Inc. (NZCCI) Board in what has been described as an exciting milestone for the province.
Having served one term on the NZCCI Board, Hughes has now assumed the position of Chair, bringing Southland’s voice to the forefront of the national business landscape.
The Southland Business Chamber has hailed the appointed saying it is testament to Hughes’ outstanding leadership and dedication to the business community, both regionally and nationally.
Southland Business Chamber CEO Sheree Carey, who was a past Director on the NZCCI Board, said they were immensely proud of Hughes’ achievement in being elected as Chair of the NZCCI Board.
“This is a significant moment for Southland and underscores the importance of our region’s representation at the national level,” Carey said.
Hughes, who is born and raised in Southland, boasts a wealth of experience gained from senior management roles in a large corporate company and his tenure as Managing Director of a medium-sized engineering business.
His leadership journey has been characterised by a commitment to excellence and a passion for driving business success.
As Chair of the NZCCI Board, Hughes will play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of chambers of commerce across New Zealand.
This appointment not only reflects his personal accomplishments but also highlights the Southland business community’s vitality and influence on a national scale, the Southland Business Chamber said in a statement.
With 30 chambers of commerce in New Zealand and over 22,000 businesses under the NZCCI umbrella, Hughes’ vision and guidance will be instrumental in advancing the interests of Southland and New Zealand businesses.
“I’m honoured to take on the role of Chair at NZCCI, and I’m excited to represent Southland’s business community on a national scale.
“Together, we’ll work to ensure that the voice of regional chambers is heard loud and clear, and that businesses in every corner of New Zealand have the support they need to thrive” Hughes said.
As a not-for-profit business membership association, the Southland Business Chamber said it remained committed to advocating for the interests of its members and fostering sustainable, profitable business growth in the region.
New Zealand Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors:
Chris Hughes - Southland Business Chamber (Chair)
Simon Bridges - Auckland Business Chamber
Mike Collins - Business South
Don Good - Waikato Chamber of Commerce
Matt Cowley - Tauranga Chamber of Commerce
Karla Lee - Hawkes Bay Chamber of Commerce
Arun Chaudhari - Taranaki Chamber of Commerce
Daniel Fleming - Taranaki Chamber of Commerce
Paul Ingram - Rotorua Business Chamber
Rakesh Nauhria - Auckland Business Chamber