Dr Liz Cameron CBE, chief executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, will step down after 21 years of leadership.
She has led the organisation through two decades of change: from the establishment of Scotland’s devolved Parliament, numerous elections, Brexit and the pandemic.
Cameron has championed overseas trade, advocated business priorities at both Holyrood and Westminster, and embedded chambers as critical partners in shaping national economic policy, trade strategy, investment, innovation and business growth.
Chambers president Rodney Ayre said: “Liz has led with vision, integrity and an unwavering commitment to shaping and strengthening the Scottish business environment.
“Under her direction, SCC has grown in both influence and impact, launching innovative business support p