PAUL Daine has been appointed as president of the Altrincham and Sale Chamber of Commerce.

Born in Sale, he has lived and worked in the area for much of his life.

In 2002 he set up Premium Collections, a debt recovery and credit control business which now attracts local, national and international business.

Paul started his career in banking and then moved into insurance broking followed by the contract hire and leasing industry. He has worked in the credit management industry for more than 30 years.

Premium Collections are based in Timperley with a second office in Harrogate. The team at Premium provides financial expertise including credit risk, underwriting, credit control, collections and litigation.

Paul has been a member of the Altrincham and Sale Chamber of Commerce for more than10 years and is also commercial director of Altrincham Football Club.

Paul said: “I am absolutely delighted to take on this prestigious role at the chamber and look forward to my year in office.

"I have always valued my membership of the chamber and enjoy engaging with other businesses.

"It is a particularly exciting time to become president with the total regeneration of Altrincham town Centre.

"With my business being based in Timperley, I am particularly keen to attract more business into the chamber from this area and Sale. By working together we can all succeed.”