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Chamber of commerce chief to step down

Lousie Bennett has performed the role in Coventry and Warwickshire

Louise Bennett is to step down as chief executive of Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce later this year

One of the West Midlands’ leading business figures has announced she intends to step down from her role later this year.

Louise Bennett will leave her post as chief executive of Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce towards the end of 2022 after nearly 20 years leading the organisation.

She joined the chamber in early 2003 following on from a role as director of policy at what is now Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce.

During her tenure, she has overseen an expansion of the 118-year-old chamber’s service offering to include business support, international trade services, apprenticeships, commercial training and membership services.

She also played a leading role in securing a local enterprise partnership for Coventry and Warwickshire and in 2007 was awarded the OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for her services to business and more recently became the Deputy Lieutenant of the West Midlands.

In 2021, Ms Bennett was appointed High Sheriff of the County of the West Midlands. The chamber is now working with recruitment agency Addington Ball to find a successor.

Ms Bennett said: "It has been a difficult decision to make, to step away from a job I love and an amazing team of non-executives, directors, managers and staff, but it is time to let someone else take up this fantastic role. I look forward to progressing other interests.