SELEP Board member, Jo James, who has served the LEP since its inception in 2011, has been awarded an OBE for her ‘services to the Kent economy’.
Jo James, who is also the Chief Executive of Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, represents business on the South East Local Enterprise Partnership, the Kent & Medway Economic Partnership and many other groups across the county.
Commenting on the award, Jo James said: “To receive an award for doing a job I love and representing such a dynamic and diverse business community is a massive honour.”