Neil Amner elected Glasgow Chamber of Commerce president

Glasgow Chamber of Commerce has installed Neil Amner as its new president for a two-year term.

Mr Amner, a partner with MacRoberts, has a strong track record and profile as one of Scotland’s leading transport, environmental and parliamentary lawyers.

He succeeds Vic Emery, former chair of the Scottish Police Authority. His deputy for the term is Jim McHarg, head of learning and HR business partner at Weir Group plc.

Mr Amner said: “I am excited to become chamber president, and impressed by the additions to our board and ruling council. They join us at a time of major development for the chamber, where we will focus on increasing our influence as a delivery and policy partner in championing Glasgow and achieving the aims and objectives of the city’s economic strategy.

“Over the next two years I can promise that we will be continuously improving the value of membership via campaigning on important policy issues such as transport and connectivity on behalf of members, a programme of business events and networking including our Glasgow Talks influencer events, exporting and international trade support, affinity schemes, training and workforce development and much more.”

Glasgow Chamber chief executive Stuart Patrick said: “Neil is a recognised authority on transport and the environment and will bring that expertise to vital issues like High Speed Rail and the rail link to Glasgow Airport.”