Southland Chamber of Commerce

Sheree Carey has been CEO of the Southland Business Chamber for the past six years. 

During that time the chamber membership has more than doubled to now support nearly 600 businesses throughout the region, they also have the highest member retention rate in New Zealand.

Carey also sits on the Southland Community Law Centre and COIN South boards and is co-founder of KIND Women. 

She is a Champion for the It’s Not OK Anti Violence Campaign and was a Finalist for the New Zealand Women of Influence in the diversity category.

When she’s not working she enjoys eating good food and travelling with her husband Dwayne. 

They also own a second hand shop in Riversdale.