Employment of Executive Secretary
“The Directors of the FI Chamber of Commerce are delighted to advise that from Weds 1st Nov the role of Executive Secretary at the CoC
“The Directors of the FI Chamber of Commerce are delighted to advise that from Weds 1st Nov the role of Executive Secretary at the CoC
The Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce is pleased to publish its “Review of Banking Services in the Falkland Islands”. The report is the result of
The Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Peter Softley and Fionn Blackman from Queenstown Strategic Advisors (QSA), who are visiting the Falkland
The Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce held its 29th Annual General Meeting on Friday, 30th September 2022. During the meeting, members re-elected Mike Summers as
The first 14 years were variously based in UK, Europe, Africa and the Far East, returning to the Islands in ’89 to take up the role of General Manager FIDC at a troubled and difficult time. After 7 years of successful transformation of FIDC he left to re-join the private sector.
First elected to Government in ’96, Mike served 19 years in the Assembly, with only a short absence in ’09-’11, before retiring in 2017. His principal focus in Government was always the economy and foreign affairs.
Mike is the owner and Managing Director of Pioneer Seafoods Ltd, Chairman of the FI National Sports Council, and became Chair of the Chamber in 2019. He was awarded the OBE in 1996 for services to Falkland Islands politics and development.
She has a great deal of experience in building international relationships including in the airline industry, building processes and strategies, and leading a team of Travel Consultants selling air travel, and domestic and international travel arrangements.
Following 24 years working at International Tours & Travel (the last 10 years as Manager), Sally is now a freelance tourism and logistics consultant. Sally has previously had spells working in the fishing industry (logistics and agency work) and running a temping agency.
Through admin support for Martech Falklands Ltd. she also has significant dealings with the charter yacht industry and logistics for visiting film crews.
Outside of work Sally is a keen runner and indoor boulderer, and an avid believer in the power and benefits of sport.
apart from a brief spell in the 2000’s and more recently whilst he chaired the Falkland Islands Development Board for a 6-year term. Since establishing his first business in 1985, Hamish has gone on to operate or serve on the Boards of businesses across most of the key sectors of the Falkland Islands economy.
Since returning to the Falkland Islands in 2018, Mhairi worked at the KEMH as a Senior Staff Nurse. She was a familiar sight in the A&E Department, Ambulance and Ward. Mhairi was a part of the COVID-19 vaccination programme for Stanley and Camp. She also took part in the vaccination programme for the fishing fleet in the Islands.
In November 2023, Mhairi was appointed to the role of Executive Secretary for the Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce. As the only full-time employee of the Chamber, she is usually the first point of contact in our office. Mhairi is always eager to hear from our members on issues they would like to see addressed.
In her spare time, you can often find Mhairi enjoying dog walks, spending time with her family, or volunteering with the local fire & rescue service.
In 2017, another opportunity arose that would give James deep insight and knowledge of the Falklands principle industry, commercial fishing. He has been performing the role of Executive Secretary for the Falkland Islands Fishing Companies Association ever since.
Sitting on a number of board & groups, James has a strong retail, business and project management background, and a good breadth of knowledge of the business community, including MPC. He is able to approach complex situations calmly and methodically, acting in the best interests of those he represents within his own association and the wider Chamber membership as a whole. He has a keen interest in local, UK and wider global politics.
Sam is also a director of the Falkland Islands Hockey Association, a sports charity that promotes and developed Ice, inline, and dek hockey in the Falkland Islands. Sam is a keen hockey player and has competed twice internationally for the Falkland Islands playing ice hockey, including winning the Division 2 competition with the ROTW team in the 2019 LATAM Cup in Miami.
Following a short break to attend Loughborough College to study Business, Gareth continued working with the company working in various business units. After a period gaining experience overseas, Gareth completed an MBA in Shipping and Logistics by correspondence in 2016.
Additionally, Gareth has been a director of Stanley Kids Zone, FITV and the Falkland Island Meat Company, taking an active role in all three companies. As part of his work for both Stanley Services and the Chamber of Commerce, Gareth currently sits on several boards and committees and brings his varied experience from the Private sector in aiding business in the Falklands. Born in London but being a 6th generation Falkland Islander Gareth is extremely proud of the Islands.
Gareth has a keen interest in Fullbore Rifle Shooting which has seen him attend three Commonwealth Games and several Island Games, where he has twice won bronze medals. He is also a very keen golfer.
Originally from Georgia, since moving to Falklands Islands in 2004 Marika has worked in the retail sector. In April 2016 Marika was appointed as the General manager of Kelper Stores Ltd, embarking on a programme to modernise their retail outlets.
In her spare time, Marika enjoys travelling and spending time with family and friends.
After becoming a qualified teacher he returned to the Islands and taught at the Falkland Islands Community School where he progressed into the Senior Leadership Team. Leaving teaching he then joined his family business, Lifestyles Ltd, which has been trading in the Falkland Islands for over 30 years.
Sean is driven to support his community through sport, the Falkland Islands Fire and Rescue Service and now, following in his footstep of his Father, the Chamber of Commerce.
Prior to this, Shara was a registered nurse, obtaining her First-Class Honours Degree at Queens University Belfast and working within Healthcare for 10+ years.
Whilst working as a generalist HR, Shara’s interests within the field of HR are employee engagement, employee relations and Performance & Reward. Shara’s current role as HR traverses the South Atlantic and Diego Garcia Region for Sure SA Ltd. Shara is currently studying for her level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management.
Shara works closely with Multicultural Falklands and participates in a number of fund-raising activities for local and St Helenian charities. She’s also part of the FI Adventist Educational charity, and as a hockey mum spends a lot of time chauffeuring her children to and from sports.
Chamber Members elect the Officers and Board Members every year at our AGM. This ensures that our Members have confidence in those who represent them and makes the Board accountable. The Executive Secretary is the only permanent Board member.
Chamber Members elect the Officers and Board Members every year at our AGM. This ensures that our Members have confidence in those who represent them and makes the Board accountable. The Executive Secretary is the only permanent Board member.