A huge congratulations to our Chief Executive, Caroline Williams for being awarded a MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for services to the Norfolk business community.
The chief executive of Norfolk’s chamber of commerce for almost 17 years has been made a Member of the British Empire. Mother-of-two Caroline Williams, who lives in Salhouse, said she was “thrilled and humbled” to receive the accolade. The 64-year-old joined the chamber in 2000, having previously worked as an international buyer and an account manager in Dereham.
At that time, she said the organisation had been “limping along” and was in a poor state financially. But over the following years, Mrs Williams, assisted by fellow members, transformed the chamber into a strong and sustainable position.
“I think one of the biggest achievements is that Norfolk’s business community is now visible in Westminster,” she said. “It understands that it can make a difference, and the chamber has worked as a good facilitator between the Government and the business community.”
The title is a among a string of accolades Mrs William has picked up this year. As well as becoming a qualified yoga teacher, she also received the EDP Outstanding Business Award. She will be stepping down from her role in April to focus on training business leaders across the county.
Read more about Norfolk Heroes recognised in the EDP here
View the full list of New Year’s Honours here
