Tim Hutchings
British Chambers of
Commerce
Tim Hutchings was appointed Chief Executive of The Hertfordshire
Chamber of Commerce & Industry in 1994. Since taking over the
reigns at the Chamber it has tripled in size and become one of the
UK's leading Chambers. HCCI has over 2000 full and affiliated
members representing businesses of all sizes and covering all key
sectors in the county.
The Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce & Industry has been
particularly active in supporting the development of skills in the
county by encouraging links between the business and education
sectors. It has also developed close links with the University of
Hertfordshire and has provided significant input into the Aimhigher
and Foundation Degree programmes. Since October 2006 the Chamber
has also managed the schools work experience contract in the
county.
Tim is also a member of 14-19 Strategic Partnership Group and
the Hefce Business and Enterprise panel. He also served as the
British Chambers of Commerce nominee on the "Tomlinson" employers
contact sub-group of the Governments 14-19 working group.
Through his work as a stakeholder member on the East of England
Regional Assembly he has developed a close interest in
International Trade and is currently a Director of East of England
International Limited which has a role in encouraging exporting and
inward investment into the East of England. He has developed a
number of links in China, Poland, Dubai and the USA.