Sue is a business owner who started her career in the financial services sector before moving into corporate communications and training. As a freelance consultant and business owner, Sue worked on strategic planning, health & well-being in the workplace, leadership, brand management, PR & Marketing and media.

A Samaritan volunteer for 14 years, she was also a Branch Recruiter, Trainer and Trustee. Plus 4 years as Regional Training Officer for London. Currently, President of Weston Chamber of Commerce, Sue divides her time between running her business and raising the profile of the chamber and the needs of local business. She is keen to see strong links formed between the not-for-profit and business sectors for the benefit of the community. Outside of business and the Chamber you’ll find Sue either in the Gym or a Restaurant!

Having lived and worked in Weston-super-Mare for more than 30 years, Heather’s knowledge of the town and the issues facing local businesses is second to none! Heather started as a trainee and has worked her way up to director level, regularly advising clients throughout their business lifecycle from start-up, day-to-day running, compliance, specialist tax and accounts queries to closure or succession. She has over 20 years’ experience and specialises in local business, hospitality, estate agency and manufacturing.

“Keeping a level head, being open-minded and providing a calming influence in a personable way when giving honest advice, is key to being a good accountant and business adviser. Clients really appreciate it when you fully understand their concerns.”

Heather has a love for houseplants and her passion project is renovating her Victorian house and garden. She shares her home with her husband, little boy and two Staffies and enjoys weight training, running, and cycling.

Debbie is an experienced Corporate Banking PA and Office Manager, moved to Weston eight years ago and chose to volunteer as Secretary with the Chamber as a way of getting to know the town and meet new people.  Now working as an HR Administrator with a local grounds maintenance company, Debbie’s spare time is spent pub quizzing or as Community Lead for Plastic-free Weston-super-Mare, co-ordinating beach cleans and other events,  as well as finding ways to promote our Cleaner Coastlines campaign.

Debbie has stepped down as Secretary to become our Project Lead on our Environment and Sustainability Project Panel. 

Natalia is the founder of Dog With A Bone Creative Studio and RE:ACT Performing & Production Arts, starting her first being in the heart of Weston-super-Mare at the age of 17. Natalia is delighted to be part of the Weston-super-Mare Chamber of Commerce and passionate about inclusivity and equality of opportunity for all businesses.

Anne is a Business and Management graduate, has worked at various levels of corporate retail management across several sectors for over 15 years. Moving out of corporate work in 2017, Anne now co runs/owns a local Electrical Contractor company. The transition from large businesses to the SME world really opened Anne’s eyes to the different challenges they faced.  Wanting to use her experience to help others, Anne joined the executive committee. When not at work, you’ll find Anne socialising (always involving food), travelling or planning to travel! 

Cara MacMahon MA has recently finished seven years’ work as the Heritage Action Zones Officer for Weston. The work included restoration of retail premises in Weston for which she won the Insider Media South West Property Award for Placemaking.

Previously, Cara was CEO of Voluntary Action North Somerset and before that, Strategic Fund Manager for Knightstone Housing.

Her earlier career includes CEO of Watershed Media Centre and Subject Leader for the Arts and Festivals Management Degree and MA at DeMontfort University. She has now returned to a career as a Culture and Heritage Consultant. Cara is also an accredited Reflexologist.

Nigel has lived in Weston-super-Mare for almost 30 years, settling in the area with his Italian wife and bringing up his daughter as a born and bred Westonian! He has more than 40 years’ experience in business, with significant involvement in the launch of several now-household-name brands, notably Brita Water Filters. His work has taken him overseas and he has lived in Germany, Italy and Poland. Nigel now spends his time using his breadth of business knowledge guiding small business owners in a variety of matters including growth, finance, sales & marketing, process and management. If you don’t find him sitting down discussing a clients’ business, you’ll almost certainly find him on the golf course.