Cambridgeshire business leader appointed Deputy Lieutenant

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 06:15 · Archive

Faye Holland, chair of the Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce board, has been appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire. She will support the Lord-Lieutenant, Julie Spence, who serves as His Majesty The King's representative in the county. Deputy Lieutenants are selected from across Cambridgeshire to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at civic and ceremonial events, community occasions and Royal visits.

Holland's career spans technology, communications, entrepreneurship and economic development. She is director of The Cambridge x Manchester Partnership and founder of the #21toWatch Technology Innovation Awards. She has held mentoring, advisory and leadership roles supporting entrepreneurs and growing businesses.

Holland said she was 'deeply honoured' by the appointment and 'incredibly proud' to serve the county in this new capacity. Charlotte Horobin, chief executive of Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce, described it as 'a tremendous honour and a fitting recognition of the energy, commitment and leadership she has brought to Cambridgeshire over many years'. Holland will continue as chair of the chamber board alongside her other professional commitments.

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Cambridgeshire business leader appointed Deputy Lieutenant in recognition of serviceA business leader has been appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire in recognition of her service to the community.Cambs Times · 10 Oct, 05:00
Cambridgeshire business leader appointed Deputy Lieutenant in recognition of serviceA business leader has been appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire in recognition of her service to the community.Ely Standard · 10 Oct, 05:00

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