A man with two decades of Tauranga business insight has been announced as the city's new Chamber of Commerce's chief executive.

The chamber, in a statement today, have revealed that Stan Gregec will replace interim chief executive Toni Palmer later this month.

Stan Gregec has been appointed the new Chamber of Commerce chief executive. Photo: Supplied.

Toni has been in an interim role since former chief executive Dave Burnett tendered his resignation just 12 months into the job.

Stan brings a wealth of experience to the table having been actively involved in Tauranga business since 1995.

His achievements include establishing the NZTE office in Tauranga, working for the chamber previously as regional business advisor, and the general manager post for Tauranga-based manufacturing and exporting business Atlantis Bathroom Style.

Stan has recently returned to the city after two years in Australia.

His experience in strategic leadership, exporting, manufacturing and the delivery of technology based services, together with his involvement in SME in many sectors, made him stand out above other candidates, reads the statement.

'I see the chamber as being a key champion of business confidence and growth in the region,” says Stan, 'and I feel privileged to be leading a team that serves and represents every type of business - small and large, across every sector.”

The chamber board expresses their thanks to Toni and the chamber staff who have ensured the chamber continued to provide member services in a seamless manner over the period.

Stan will take up his new role on June 29.