Chairman And Committee
Our Chairman and Committee...
Proud to represent the Newton Abbot Chamber
Mark Amphlett - Chair
Mark is the MD of a local website design and marketing agency, R50 Marketing based in Newton Abbot, supporting the business within our area with their digital marketing. Mark was voted in as Vice Chair in 2022 and is excited to start bringing the business community of Newton Abbot together.
David Austin - President
David is MD of Austins Department Store and the third generation in this local family business which has been trading in Newton Abbot since 1924.
He has been instrumental in taking the store from one building to the four distinctive shops that form one of the leading independent department stores in the UK.
Donna Wynne - secretary
Secretary to Newton Abbot Chamber of Commerce since 2017 and owner of Donna Wynne Virtual Assistance Donna Wynne LinkedIn which helps people to manage their business better by providing professional administration services.
Jazz Amphlett - Events & Marketing
Jazz is our Events manager. She organises all of the events we do as a chamber and makes sure everyone is happy and it all goes smoothly!
She is also a co-director of local business R50 Website Design and Marketing.
Rob Newton - Legal Representitive
Rob is our Legal Representative and is a Commercial Litigation Solicitor at Wolferstans LLP. Living and working locally in Newton Abbot, he helps local businesses and the wider business community with both legal and commercial issues.
Jamie Dawes - Treasurer
Jamie is a Director of Dawes Accountants. A Newton Abbot based, family run, firm of Chartered Accountants. They focus on helping owners of Limited Companies using Xero Cloud Accounting, plan ahead using up to date financial information.
Sally Henley - Town Council
Sally is our Newton Abbot Town Development Manager. She is employed by Newton Abbot Town Council, and has an extensive background in retail and shopping centre management.
She provides the Chamber with a key link into the business community.
Samantha Allnutt - Exec Committee Member
I have been working in the financial industry for over 20 years and enjoy the challenge my clients give me. I enjoy meeting new clients and getting to know their stories and thinking about ways I can help them.
Simon Steer - Exec Committee Member
Simon is a commercial insurance broker at Konsileo covering Teignbridge, Torbay and the surrounding area. With over a decade's experience in the insurance industry, Simon prides himself on the advice, knowledge and service he provides to clients. Simon is also the chair of the Paignton Chamber of Commerce.
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