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Chamber Publishes Report on Falkland Islands Banking Services

March 29, 2023

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

Chamber Welcomes Banking Consultants From Queenstown Strategic Advisors

January 11, 2023

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

New Board Elected at 2022 Chamber AGM

October 4, 2022

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

RBA Starts Farmers Week 2022 With Expo

July 5, 2022

On Sunday 3rd July 2022, the Falkland Islands Rural Business Association (RBA) welcomed members of the community to its Farmers Week Expo in Stanley’s town

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The Chamber is overseen by a group of member representatives that have been elected as Directors.

Each brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from different sectors of the Falkland Islands economy.

Mike Summers

Chairperson

Mike has had a long career in business in a variety of roles, initially in the engineering and construction sector in business development and corporate planning, and more recently in the FI fishing industry.

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.

Sally Ellis

Vice Chairperson

Sally brings more than 20 years of experience in the tourism industry ranging from public sector work for the Tourist Board, extensive work in the private sector marketing and selling the Falkland Islands as a niche tourist destination.

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.

Hamish Wylie

Treasurer

A keen advocate of a strong private sector led economy, Hamish has served in various positions on the Chamber board since 1994,

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.

Lee Summers

Executive Secretary

Originally from the UK, Lee has a history in business management and administration, particularly in retail and catering.

Since moving to the Falkland Islands in 2015, he has worked for the Falkland Islands Company as Café Manager and then the South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute (SAERI) as their Office Manager.

In October 2020, Lee was appointed to the role of Executive Secretary for the Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce. As the only full time employee of the Chamber, he is usually the first point of contact in our office and is always eager to hear from our members on issues they would like to see addressed.

In his spare time you can often find Lee enjoying long dog walks, baking delicious treats, or volunteering with the local fire & rescue service.

James Bates

Director

James started his career in the British Army, before making the Falklands his home in 2003. Since then, he has gained experience as a technician, a manager for Interserve Facilities Management, and Dealer Principal of the only Land Rover Dealership in the Falkland Islands.

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 Cockwell

Director

With a background in Environmental Sciences and Engineering, and several years the Oil and Gas industry and the Falkland Islands Government, Sam offers a broad range of experience to the Board.

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.

Vacant Position

Director

Steve Dent resigned from the Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce Board in March 2023 due to a change in personal circumstances.

Gareth Goodwin

Director

Gareth Goodwin is Managing Director of Stanley Services Limited, joining the company straight from school in late 1995.

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.

Marika McKay

Director

Elected to the Board at our 2022 AGM, and co-opted before then since April 2021, Marika brings a wealth of experience in retail and customer service.

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.

Sean Moffatt

Director

Born and raised in the Falkland Islands, Sean furthered his education in England where he studied Design at the University of Plymouth.

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.

Who gets to sit on the Board?

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.

Latest News & Information

Chamber Publishes Report on Falkland Islands Banking Services

Chamber Welcomes Banking Consultants From Queenstown Strategic Advisors

New Board Elected at 2022 Chamber AGM

RBA Starts Farmers Week 2022 With Expo

Board Members

Board Members

The Chamber is overseen by a group of member representatives that have been elected as Directors.

Each brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from different sectors of the Falkland Islands economy.

Mike Summers

Chairperson

Sally Ellis

Vice Chairperson

Hamish Wylie

Treasurer

Lee Summers

Executive Secretary

James Bates

Director

Sam Cockwell

Director

Vacant Position

Director

Gareth Goodwin

Director

Marika McKay

Director

Sean Moffatt

Director

Who gets to sit on the Board?

Who gets to sit on the Board?

Representing the interests of the Falkland Islands private sector locally and overseas.

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