A businessman with 40 years’ experience in the recruitment industry has been appointed president of the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce.
Brian Stahelin, managing director of Chapel Hill-based Stafflex, succeeds Steven Pollitt, who stands down after 12 months in post.
Mr Stahelin has served as vice-president of the Huddersfield-based chamber since 2013. In addition to his role at Stafflex, he is a trustee of Kirklees Active Leisure and chairman of governors at King James’s School, Almondbury.
He said: “I am delighted to be appointed president of the Mid Yorkshire Chamber. I look forward to helping the team drive the organisation forward and to continuing the campaign to encourage enterprise and business growth within the region.”
Mr Pollitt said: “During my tenure as president of the Mid Yorkshire chamber I have seen it thrive and grow.
“I now hand over to Brian, whose vast business experience will stand him in good stead to carry out the post and ensure the continued success of the chamber.”
The chamber, based at the John Smith’s Stadium, traces its roots back 160 years.
It provides services for member companies across Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield and lobbies policy makers at local, regional and national levels.
