Lucy Rook becomes New Chair of Black Country Chamber of Commerce

Lucy Rook has been announced as new chair of Black Country Chamber of Commerce Women in Leadership Steering Group who’s the managing director at BlackRook Academy.

The Women in Leadership network has been established in 2019 by chamber that focuses on supporting women in senior leadership roles in addition to help inspire the next generation. On May 2, 2024, the very first steering group meeting shall take place that will bring members from across section of sectors and membership tiers together.

During the meeting, Lucy shall oversee the group in order to make sure that the network works in accordance with its aims and objectives while directing the activities of the network.

While expressing her excitement, Lucy remarked, “I am truly honoured and excited to be invited to chair this group. The membership offers such a breadth of experience. I think my job as chair is to make sure we capture the potential, that combination of talent, and help focus that on delivering something meaningful from the time we spend together.”

She added, “Anyone who knows me, knows well how big a champion I am of the Black Country. I'm proudly Wolverhampton born and bred and there's just so much that our region offers. I was delighted – though not actually surprised – to read April's iwoca female founders research that ranked Wolverhampton as the best city to be a female entrepreneur in England.”