Daniel continues to lead young professionals network

The chair of East Midlands Chamber’s network for young professionals is to continue in the role during 2024.

Daniel Nikolla will continue to lead Generation Next, which supports professionals aged between 18 and 35 to build their soft skills and connections among the region’s business community.

Scarlett Canavan, business and marketing manager at ER Recruitment, was promoted to vice-chair and is set to take over Daniel’s duties in 2025.

They sit on the Generation Next board, which features a group of “champions” who take an active role in developing activities and profile for the network.

Daniel said: “It has been a great honour to be chair over the past 12 months and I am delighted to have the opportunity to remain in the role for another year, during which time we have some very exciting plans.”

Members from the network’s ambassador programme, which support the champions’ ambitions, have transitioned to the new board. They include  Joshua Leach-Aslam, general manager at Ocean King, Ruby Birks, project manager at Purpose Media.

Also returning to the board is Amber Siddall, student and graduate engagement manager at the University of Derby and Harsh Shah, data analytics manager at East Midlands Chamber.