Kithio Mwanzia out as Guelph Chamber of Commerce boss

The Guelph Chamber of Commerce has announced that president and CEO Kithio Mwanzia is leaving the organization effective March 19.

According to a statement, Mwanzia and the board of directors “mutually agreed” to part ways as the chamber “embarks on a new and ambitious strategic plan.”

“The board is grateful for the leadership that Kithio has brought to the Guelph Chamber of Commerce during his tenure,” chair Melanie Lang said.

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Mwanzia was named president and CEO in December 2014, replacing Lloyd Longfield who successfully ran for the Liberal Party of Canada in 2015.

The chamber said he is credited with successfully advocating on behalf of Guelph businesses, supporting small-and-medium sized businesses and further establishing Guelph on Canada’s Innovation Corridor.

“It is time for a change,” Mwanzia said in a statement. “It has been a true pleasure working with dedicated volunteers on our board of directors and a talented team within the Chamber of Commerce office.

The chamber said the board of directors is working on a transition plan and recruitment for a new president and CEO happens in due course.