Meet the team
Contact usThe Newhaven Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organisation, run by the members for the members and is led by an executive committee, which is chaired by the President.
Membership of the executive is made via application once an ordinary member has been an ‘active’ member for at least one year and meets the advertised role specification.
Chamber members vote annually on the executive committee at the annual general meeting (AGM) or are co-opted if a vacancy arises until the AGM.
The Chamber’s day-to-day business is managed by the Chamber’s executive committee. All executive committee members are voluntary and non-paid positions where business representatives give their time in-kind.
Mike Shorer: President
Mike Shorer took up the role as President in 2017 and works with the committee in the various tasks, engagements, and commitments of the Chamber. Mike also runs a highly successful jewellery business, Mike Shorer Fine Jewellery.
Annie Lorys: Vice-President
Annie Lorys is the owner of EEBS Translation and Interpreting who specialise in translating all types of documents including commercial, legal, medical, insurance, agreements, and legislation.
Annie has helped forge links with the local business community and Vietnam in her former role as Chamber President.
Shell Rees: Secretary
Shell joined the chamber in 2021 and took over as Secretary in 2024. As a wellness practitioner at Be Well With Shell, she looks after all of your massage, beauty, wellbeing, fitness and nutritional needs.
Helen Macaulay: Treasurer
Helen retired from her successful accounting and bookkeeping practice in 2023 and has been Treasurer of Newhaven Chamber for over 14 years.
Julia Johnson: Committee
Julia, and her co-director Oliver, from Fine Marketing Consultants Ltd look after the chamber’s website and marketing. Julia is pro-active in the Sussex business community and a consultant for the South East Business Boost programme run by Digital Islands.
Paul Boswell: Committee
Paul first became a committee member in 2001 and was President for 3 years from 2009-2012 and Secretary from 2013 to 2023. Paul is well positioned to connect with the local community through his business, Meeching Estate Agents.
Jackie Gillespie: Committee
Jackie joined the chamber in 2022 and the committee in 2023.
Jackie Gillespie is a solicitor specialising in Wills and Powers of attorney, helping people to preserve memories as well as their finances.
Karlah Dormer: Committee
Karlah is a Utility Warehouse Partner, offering cost-saving solutions to help businesses and residential customers reduce their utility bills.
Karlah joined the Committee Member in 2024, and is committed to supporting local businesses and members with resources, helping them grow in the community.
Steve Garrioch: Committee
Steve is a director of a Leather4Craft, a business based in Newhaven specialising in A-sized leather panels, hides and all relative tools and accessories.
Steve has a strong passion in supporting local businesses and helping small crafting businesses grow.
