Having supported Lincoln BIG over the past 12 months as Interim Chief Executive, leading the team through a transitional period, Simon Beardsley will now take on the role of Managing Director of the organisation, while continuing in his current role as Chief Executive of Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce.
Both organisations have a rich history in supporting Lincoln and the wider county, playing a pivotal role in supporting businesses and whilst this new partnership will strengthen the support provided to members and levy payers, the Boards of the respective organisations will ensure the businesses retain their independence.
Simon Beardsley, Chief Executive of Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “I am thrilled to be able to share this news with you, it is just the start of a fruitful partnership with our friends and colleagues at Lincoln BIG.
“Having been involved with the organisation, both operationally through the Collaboration 4 Growth project, the sharing of back-office services, such as finance management and strategically as a Board director, this development will build on that success, and I am confident and excited by what this new, more formal partnership will offer our business community here in Lincoln and Lincolnshire.”
Craig Harris, Chair of Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, said: “As the new Chair of Lincolnshire Chamber Board of Directors, I am delighted to be supporting the organisation with this new partnership with Lincoln BIG, both organisations have a common goal of supporting businesses in Lincoln and more widely for the Chamber across Lincolnshire.
“It is of course extremely challenging times for our member businesses, making the work we do vitally important and with the support of the Board directors and Chamber team we will continue to drive forward our vision ‘to help create a sustainable and connected economy for Lincolnshire businesses’ which only compliments that of Lincoln BIG’s and by taking a much more collaborative approach going forward this can only mean great things for the growth of the city and county.”
