Our Team
Charandeep Singh BEM is Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce. Appointed in February 2026, he has over a decade of experience within Scotland’s Chamber network and business community, having previously served as SCC’s Deputy Chief Executive.
As Chief Executive, Charandeep leads SCC’s work representing businesses across Scotland, engaging with governments in Holyrood and Westminster to ensure the priorities of businesses inform policy and support firms to grow, trade, invest, and create jobs.
He has supported trade missions to international markets, including the United States and India, and worked closely with Chambers across Scotland to champion priorities including connectivity, skills, investment, and sustainable economic growth.
Alongside his role at SCC, Charandeep contributes to a range of national and civic initiatives. He is a member of the regional judging panel for the King’s Awards for Enterprise, a non-solicitor member of the Public Policy Committee of the Law Society of Scotland, a Lay Advisor to the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow, and Vice Chair of City of Glasgow College. He previously served as President of the Student’s Association at the University of Strathclyde and continues to support charitable and community activity focused on economic and social development.
A journalism graduate of Edinburgh Napier University, Colin has a strong interest in current affairs, education and politics having had work experience at titles such as the Glasgow Evening Times and the Scotsman.
His role at SCC includes supporting the communications team, leading on the organisation’s economic research and providing business intelligence at the behest of chambers and members across Scotland.
Colin joined SCC as an intern in September 2018, through SCC’s ties with the Robertson Trust scholarship scheme. In November 2018, Colin took up a permanent position with SCC to assist in strengthening the research capabilities of the organisation.
Shamona holds a BA in Accountancy with Business from Glasgow Caledonian University.
After university, she spent 3 years working as a finance analyst for Aggreko who are a worldwide supplier of temporary power generation equipment and temperature control equipment.
Alongside her work at SCC, Shamona is working towards an ACCA Qualification offered by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, one of the most well-regarded accountancy qualifications in the finance sector.
Shamona has also spent time over the years volunteering for a Glasgow based charity.
