Doncaster Chamber boss receives MBE in ceremony at Windsor Castle

Chief Executive Dan Fell picked up the gong for services to South Yorkshire’s economy and communities in this June’s King’s Birthday Honours List.

A spokesperson for Doncaster Chamber described Mr Fell’s investiture as “a proud day” and added: “Congratulations to Dan.

“Awarded in the King’s Birthday Honours, this recognition celebrates Dan’s exceptional contribution to our region over nearly two decades.

"His leadership has been central to Doncaster’s major achievements, from securing city status and launching the University Technical College to championing the campaign to re-open Doncaster Sheffield Airport.

“Through his dedication, civic service, and commitment to inclusive growth, Dan has helped make Doncaster an even better place to live, work, and invest.

Chamber President Fabian Braithwaite and COO Jade Dyer were also in attendance at the ceremony.

Earlier this year, Mr Fell said he was “flattered and humbled” to receive the award.

Beyond his role leading the Chamber, Dan serves in several key civic and governance roles.

He is currently a Director of Finance for Enterprise, Governor of DN Colleges Group, Co-Chair of Doncaster’s Education and Skills Portfolio Board, and a member of the South Yorkshire Skills Advisory Board and Doncaster’s City Centre Board.

His previous leadership positions include serving as chairman of Cast theatre and as a member of the South Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership.

In June he said: “I am flattered and humbled to receive this award. I have had the privilege of serving Doncaster as CEO of the Chamber for over a decade.

"During that time, I have worked with talented, motivated and innovative colleagues and non-executive directors.

"This award acknowledges all of them and the important work the Chamber does in championing business in our region.

“One of the joys about my day job is that it has created the rationale to get involved in so many extra curricula activities.

“Whether that has been chairing Doncaster’s city status bid, helping to secure a University Technical College for young people in our city, or serving as chair of Cast theatre, I hope I have been able to play a role in making the city that has given me my career a better place.

“Of course, there is much more to do – including getting Doncaster Sheffield Airport fully reopened – and I therefore look forward to working inspirational friends and peers within our Team Doncaster community to ensure that Doncaster’s next ten years are even better than the last decade.”

Under Dan’s leadership, Doncaster Chamber has gone from strength to strength - recognised nationally as a leading voice for business and awarded Chamber of the Year in 2019.

Most recently, the Chamber published a bold and forward-thinking 10-year manifesto for Doncaster, outlining a vision for long-term prosperity and social mobility in the region.

Founded in 1941, the Doncaster Chamber of Commerce is a respected membership organisation that provides support, advice, expertise and representation for businesses of all sizes. Its vision is to make Doncaster one of the very best places in the UK to start, grow, and run a successful and sustainable business.