Donna will be a ‘real asset’ to business team in Caithness
An experienced business leader has taken up a brand new role at the Caithness Chamber of Commerce.
Donna Chambers is the group’s new deputy chief executive officer, and will work alongside CEO Trudy Morris and the rest of the team.
A spokesperson for the local chamber said: “We are delighted to welcome Donna Chambers to Caithness Chamber of Commerce as our inaugural deputy chief executive officer. Donna brings a wealth of leadership experience across education, healthcare, hospitality, and public sectors, making her a strong addition to the Caithness Chamber team.”
Donna will lead the chamber’s destination strategy for the north Highlands, helping to position the region as a premier place to live, work, study, visit and invest.
She is passionate about taking a holistic, place-based approach to regional development, aligning tourism, talent attraction, and economic growth to deliver long-term benefits to the north Highlands.
Donna said: “I am delighted to be appointed as deputy CEO at Caithness Chamber of Commerce and to be supported by such an incredible team.
“As someone who has deep roots in our community, I am passionate about supporting our local businesses, fostering economic growth, and enhancing community partnerships. Together, we can create opportunities that uplift our community and celebrate what Caithness and Sutherland have to offer.”
Born and raised in Caithness, Donna spent over 25 years in Oxford, where she held senior leadership roles in private healthcare, including as managing director of Oxford Ortho-Medic Consultancy.
She returned to the Highlands eight years ago to take on the position of practice manager at Canisbay and Castletown Group Practice, where she led the practice through the operational challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic before taking on the role of assistant director of student services at UHI North, West & Hebrides.
Here, Donna led the integration of student support services across 19 campuses, covering a geographic area larger than Wales. With a focus on operational excellence, Donna’s collaborative leadership played a key role in enhancing student recruitment, support, and retention at the University.
Ms Morris said: “Donna’s transformational change leadership and impactful partnership working will be an asset in Caithness Chamber’s mission to champion sustainable economic development in the north Highlands. We are excited to welcome Donna to the team and look forward to working together to secure a vibrant future for our region.”