Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce appoints two new directors to its board

A Brighouse managing director and a former MP have been appointed to the board of the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce.
Jason McCartney and Stefanie HopkinsJason McCartney and Stefanie Hopkins
Jason McCartney and Stefanie Hopkins

Stefanie Hopkins, founder and managing director of Faith PR and Jason McCartney, Head of Public Affairs at the University of Huddersfield, will join the team to build on the Chamber’s work supporting businesses in Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield.

Stefanie Hopkins is the founder of Brighouse-based award winning public relations agency, Faith PR. The agency, which last year celebrated its 10thanniversary, specialises in advising companies on PR strategy and delivering results-driven social, digital and traditional media content.

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She has over 15 years’ experience across a wide range of B2B and B2B sectors representing brands including Twisted Automotive, Premdor, Kirklees Council and Vorwerk.

After being the Member of Parliament for the Colne Valley between 2010 and 2017, Jason McCartney joined the University in October 2017.

His current remit at the University is to strengthen its relationship with opinion formers and policy makers, with a particular focus on establishing the UK as a world leader in rail technology via the University’s Institute of Railway Research.

The pair will take the current board to seven members, joining Martin Hathaway, MD of Mid Yorkshire Chamber, Brian Stahelin, MD of Stafflex, Gareth Hunt, MD of Copiserv, Andy Turner of first choice (recruitment) and Tim Welton of Williams & Co.

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Stefanie Hopkins said: “I’m pleased to be joining Jason on the board. There are some fantastic businesses across Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield and I can’t wait to reflect every element of our local business community and to help it continue to thrive.

The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce aims to protect and develop the interests of business in the metropolitan districts of Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. It also provides a range of services and benefits to help businesses grow, give members a voice, and help to understand policy issues and legislation that impacts on businesses in the region.

The role of the Board of Directors is to advise, challenge and ensure the business of the Chamber is run in a sustainable way for the long-term benefit of members, and act as ambassadors and representatives for the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce.

Brian Stahelin, Managing Director of Stafflex and Chamber Chairman said: “We are delighted to welcome Jason and Stefanie to the board. They are both dedicated and experienced business people who will bring valuable communications experience to the board.

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“Their appointments will strengthen the Board of Directors and help to steer and guide it as it aims to continue to deliver quality services that connect, support and represent businesses across our region.”