'The New Christchurch a Chamber Perspective'

Leeann is the Chief Executive of the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce (The Chamber), the largest and most progressive membership business support agency in the South Island with approximately 2,900 members.  Leeann is a strong voice for Canterbury business, and works with the Board of The Chamber to develop and deliver its strategic direction.  
 
Leeann led the restructuring of The Chamber to respond to the changing business environment postearthquakes, and regularly reviews core services to ensure they continue to meet members’ needs. More recently she led the rebuild project for the new Chamber offices in Kilmore Street and is working on the future direction of The Chamber as part of a five-year project. 
Leeann is a Government appointee to the Small Business Council, is a Director of the Westpac Champion Business Awards which recognise business excellence, a Director of Canterbury Regional Business Partners Ltd, Chair of the Board of Trustees at Christchurch Boys High School and a Board member of the Canterbury Cricket Association.  Leeann interfaces with the business community at all levels and across all sectors and has many years’ experience in working in partnership with both Local and Central Government