BRITAIN’S biggest business group has chosen Jade Uko to lead volunteer activity in the East of England.
Jade has become new Regional Chair at FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) for the whole of the East of England region, which covers Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.
FSB has just celebrated its 50th year of supporting and representing small businesses and the self-employed; Jade see her role as being a vital one to ensure FSB continues to grow its business community, with volunteering remaining essential to local business support.
Jade, who runs Devcomms East, a communications business based in Cambridge, said: “I’m delighted to have been appointed to this key role and want to ensure that the voice of small businesses across the region is clearly heard. Building a business community where we can share experiences and support each other is key to my volunteer role and I look forward to meeting businesses the six counties, whether virtually or in person.
“I’m also looking forward to working with the local staff team who have many years’ experience of business support across the East of England”.
Outgoing Regional Chair, David Bell, commented: “I’m delighted to welcome Jade Uko as the new Regional Chair for the FSB East of England. Jade brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and valuable connections to the role, and I have no doubt she’ll be a fantastic advocate for small businesses across our region. I have worked alongside Jade for several years, and I know I am passing the baton to someone who is passionate, trustworthy and has the best interests of our small business community at heart.
“It’s been an honour to represent the FSB as Regional Chair over the past five years, and I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together. I look forward to continuing to support our members and the brilliant FSB team both locally and nationally”.
In her new role, Jade will be looking to help champion and represent FSB locally and be a key part of the new English Policy Unit team who discuss local and national issues from across England. This will ensure that FSB continues to be the leading business organisation representing the needs of small businesses and self-employed to national and local government.
Congratulations Jade, well deserved.