Heydar Faramarzi, managing director of Swindon IT support and software services firm Emnico Technologies, has been elected the new president/lead ambassador of Swindon Chamber of Commerce.
Mr Faramarzi has worked for GEC Marconi in London as a software engineer, AT&T in New Jersey as a senior technical manager and Alcatel-Lucent in Swindon as a research and development director.
He takes over as president from Gary Mealing of HSBC.
Mr Faramarzi said: “Having been a Swindon Chamber member for the past few years benefiting from its services, I will make every endeavour to further promote the chamber’s vision and focus to help and support the business growth in Swindon.
“I intend to work with the local business community to grow the Chamber’s presence and role as the hub for all sizes of business from sole traders to multi-nationals.”
Paul Briggs, chief executive of Thames Valley Chamber, which includes the Swindon Chamber, said: “I look forward to working with Heydar and the chamber council to grow the chamber in the area in the coming months.”
