The chief executive of an international business advisory firm has been appointed to Jersey Business’s board as an independent non-executive director and future chair.
Natasha Reeves, who was selected following an appointment process overseen by the chair of the Jersey Appointments Commission, will join the board immediately and will assume the role of chair after a six-month transition period subject to final approval.
We’re delighted to welcome Natasha to the board and to work with her through this transition period ahead of her becoming chair
Jersey Business chief executive Paul Murphy
Ms Reeves has more than 20 years’ experience advising boards, leadership teams and growing businesses and is the chief operating officer and shareholder at Synaps International Limited, where she works with organisations on strategy, organisational transformation, governance and long-term growth.
She has also held senior roles within the charitable sector, with a focus on stewardship, accountability and sustainable impact.
Paul Murphy, the chief executive officer of Jersey Business, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Natasha to the board and to work with her through this transition period ahead of her becoming chair.”
Mr Murphy continued: “She brings significant strategic, commercial and governance experience, together with a thoughtful and collaborative approach to leadership that will be a real asset to Jersey Business.”
Jersey Business supports around 4,000 businesses across the island each year through free, independent and confidential advice.
Having made Jersey my home, I’ve come to value both the opportunities and the challenges the island faces
Future chair of Jersey Business board Natasha reeves
Board member Jennifer Carnegie said the organisation “has built a strong reputation for providing practical, trusted support to local firms”.
She continued: “Natasha brings great commercial and governance experience, together with a strong strategic perspective, and I look forward to working with her as the organisation continues to strengthen its contribution to the island’s business community.”
Commenting on her appointment, Ms Reeves said that she was “looking forward to supporting the board and team to strengthen economic resilience, improve productivity, and help Jersey businesses innovate and grow”.
She noted that: “Having made Jersey my home, I’ve come to value both the opportunities and the challenges the island faces.
“Jersey Business plays a unique role in supporting enterprise, building skills and acting as a bridge between government, industry and the wider community.”
