Joslyn Young Appointed New CEO of Surrey Board of Trade
Portfolio - People | Mar 17, 2025 | EIN
Joslyn Young has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Surrey Board of Trade, set to begin her tenure on March 31, 2025. She will also function as the Acting Executive Director of the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce pending approval of a merger by the Federal Government. This move will see Ms. Young becoming the CEO of the newly formed Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade. Ms. Young comes with over 20 years of experience in government and external relations and has been part of the chamber/board of trade network since 2018. Her previous roles include overseeing external relations at the Port of Vancouver and taking on leadership roles with CN in BC, Union of BC Municipalities, and Lower Mainland Local Government Association. Her appointment has been lauded by Surrey Board of Trade Chair, Rory Morgan, as a strategic choice due to her stakeholder relations expertise. Joslyn Young aims to drive policies fostering local business growth and innovation, positioning the region as a leading economic hub.
Sectors
- Trade and Commerce
- Government and External Relations
Geography
- Canada – The article centers around Surrey, BC, and mentions other regions in Canada, highlighting the geography of Ms. Young's operations and new role.
Industry
- Trade and Commerce – The appointment of Joslyn Young as CEO highlights operations within local trade bodies and their impact on regional commerce.
- Government and External Relations – Joslyn Young's background in government and external relations is essential to her new role, emphasizing the partnership between business and government entities.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joslyn Young | New CEO | People | Appointed as the new CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade, effective March 31, 2025. |
| Surrey Board of Trade | Target Company | Company | The organization whose CEO position will be filled by Joslyn Young. |
| South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce | Merger Party | Company | Set to merge with the Surrey Board of Trade upon federal approval. |
| Federal Government of Canada | Approving Authority | Government | Responsible for approving the merger between the Surrey Board of Trade and the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce. |
| Rory Morgan | Chair | People | Chair of the Surrey Board of Trade who announced the appointment of Joslyn Young. |
| Port of Vancouver | Former Employer | Company | Where Joslyn Young previously managed external relations. |