Established in 1768, we are the largest independent business membership organisation in Jersey, representing businesses of all sizes and sectors.
Our diverse Membership is at the heart of what we do; we ensure Members’ views are heard in Government through our Committees and lobbying work, ultimately; we seek to promote trade and build our Island’s prosperity.
For 255 years, our Members have helped shape the business landscape with great results. We celebrate our heritage and embrace the future; believing our opinions and independent respected voice will continue to bring prosperity and new opportunities for trade and commerce.
Our collective strength ensures Members’ voices are heard. Our diverse membership body and our Committees are made up of some of the finest business minds in the island. Together, we can navigate change and embrace the future by proactively identifying new commercial opportunities for our island.
We host the most well attended regular business networking events in Jersey. Critical briefings and Chamber Lunches continue to be at the heart of the local business communities creating valuable opportunities for people to meet, dialog, connect and network.
Our Mission is to promote trade and commerce for the ultimate prosperity of Jersey. To enable our Members, established and new, to thrive and support each others’ success. To ensure our Members’ voices are heard and to provide a valuable opportunity to connect and do business. To use our collective strength for the best of our businesses and the island.
Executive Team
The Executive Team are your first point of contact on a daily basis, providing Members with a range of services and the opportunity to connect and do business.
Murray Norton
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Murray brings a significant combination of business, media, and political experience to the role of Chief Executive. He was a retail and restaurant owner, BBC presenter for 22 years, TV presenter in the USA and Europe for 10 years, and served as Assistant Minister in the Government of Jersey.
As Deputy for St Brelade and Assistant Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport, and Culture (2014-2018), he oversaw Trading Standards, Consumer Affairs, the Channel Island Lottery, and was on the Housing and Work Advisory Group and Privileges and Procedures Committee.
Murray's background provides unique insights to effectively represent Members’ interests, promote trade, influence legislation, and increase prosperity for the Island. He has also raised millions for local charities over 40 years and hosts major events in Jersey, including the Jersey Air Display, Liberation Day and Royal Visits.
Florinela Serban
BUSINESS PROCESS ANALYST
With a strong background in e-commerce operations, customer experience, and productivity, Florinela has honed her ability to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
She has a talent for identifying challenges and finding practical solutions through technology.
Her passion lies in optimizing business operations and creating better customer experiences, all while empowering individuals to work smarter.
Daisy Ogesa
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR
Daisy is our office wizard and event maestro.
With a solid background in administration, she’s got the knack for making things run like clockwork. Whether it’s coordinating Chamber events or keeping the office humming smoothly, Daisy's on it managing complex schedules, and fostering seamless communication.
She is committed to delivering exceptional support to executives and building strong relationships with external stakeholders.
Honorary Executives
Lee Madden
PRESIDENT
Lee is the CEO of GR8 Recruitment Employment Solutions Ltd, the Channel Islands leading recruitment partner that specialises in the recruitment of global resources into the islands as well as local recruitment, supporting a cross section of business sectors. With a local and global reach Lee leads a team that embodies the business purpose of Professionalism, Agility, Inclusion and Drive, always providing the right solution at the right time.
With a strong focus on accountability and empowered leadership Lee has seen his business grow as a specialists within its field, he regularly engages with individual sectors supporting bodies, government officials and elected members to ensure that productivity is of the highest priority and delivers on outcomes working in partnership with all stakeholders.
Paying back into the community is something that Lee is passionate about, this can be seen by his staunch support of a number of local / international charities as well as his work with the next generation of the islands leaders working with organisations such as Skills Jersey, Highlands College and the Design, Engineer and Construct program.
With a focus on collaborative working and learning from others has seen Lee bring together the leadership teams of not only the Crown Dependencies Chamber of Commerce but international British Chambers too and works extensively with the governments a several East African countries that have a commercial footprint / interest in the Channel Islands.
Outside of work you will find Lee on a boat, avoiding rocks, relaxing with family and friends, keeping fit by cycling and occasionally you may find him hacking out on a horse that is a passion of his and his partner Hilary. Lee has a love of cooking, good food as well as the accompanying wine and enjoys nothing more being around good people, because, “good people make good things happen”.
With the belief that the desired outcome is always achievable, driven determination to get things done and a collaborative approach to challenges shows that Lee has the ability to lead teams and projects to great success.
Eliot Lincoln
VICE PRESIDENT
Eliot was the winner of the 2012 Jersey IoD Director of the Year for a Medium Sized Business and the 2012 UK National Young Director of the Year. Eliot was Vice-President and President of Jersey's Chamber of Commerce between 2015 and 2019, chairing the Chamber Digital Committee during this period and subsequently during 2023 to 2025.
During his career Eliot has developed strong principal consultancy skills, helping his businesses and his clients achieve the best from their technology and people and helping them navigate through complex change.
Eliot is a director of Helier Consulting, providing director services and change management consultancy to clients in the Channel Islands and Europe.
Eliot holds various non-executive director and local committee positions and is an avid marathon runner.
Donna Wagstaff
HONORARY TREASURER
With over 35 years experience in accounts, tax and company secretarial services, Donna is now dedicating her working career to supporting local, offshore businesses find innovative solutions to their accounting needs. She prides myself on delivering first class, timely service to her valued clients. Donna also enjoys leading teams, motivating them to achieve their potential.
