Dita Macfarlane
Dita has been with the Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce (MELCC) since 2011. Her main interest is to support member companies in growing their business through various Chamber activities and to connect them with potential contacts. She plans and manages the Chamber events programme, ensuring that topical business issues are highlighted. Dita also manages all the marketing and communications activities at the Midlothian & East Lothian Chamber including: co-ordinating and editing Business Connect magazine, weekly e-newsletter writing and content for the website. Prior to MELCC, Dita was the Membership Administration and Event Manager at Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce. She has over 20 years experience in project and event management, marketing and communications, working on a number of high level projects. This includes launching the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce website and Customer Relationship Management database within budget and on time. She project managed high level events with former Prime Minister Tony Blair and former Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, as well as external event management for BAE Systems.
Dita Macfarlane
Chamber Manager
Dita has been with the Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce (MELCC) since 2011. Her main interest is to support member companies in growing their business through various Chamber activities and to connect them with potential contacts. She plans and manages the Chamber events programme, ensuring that topical business issues are highlighted. Dita also manages all the marketing and communications activities at the Midlothian & East Lothian Chamber including: co-ordinating and editing Business Connect magazine, weekly e-newsletter writing and content for the website. Prior to MELCC, Dita was the Membership Administration and Event Manager at Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce. She has over 20 years experience in project and event management, marketing and communications, working on a number of high level projects. This includes launching the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce website and Customer Relationship Management database within budget and on time. She project managed high level events with former Prime Minister Tony Blair and former Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, as well as external event management for BAE Systems.
Mia Gilchrist
Mia joined the Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce in 2015 as an Administrator. Her main responsibilities are to assist with the membership and event administration. She also assists the Chamber manager with the overall event programme to ensure the smooth running of the events including liaising with venues, speakers, and attendees and marketing of the events via the website, e-communication and social media platforms.
Mia Gilchrist
Membership & Event Co-ordinator
Mia joined the Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce in 2015 as an Administrator. Her main responsibilities are to assist with the membership and event administration. She also assists the Chamber manager with the overall event programme to ensure the smooth running of the events including liaising with venues, speakers, and attendees and marketing of the events via the website, e-communication and social media platforms.
Lauren Marnie
Lauren joined the Business Partnership as an Education Officer in May 2026. She works under Bright Green Hydrogen, the Chamber’s sister company. Her main responsibilities involve developing and delivering our education and outreach programme, with a focus on STEM and renewable energy. Through established partnerships with Edinburgh College and SGN, this covers schools across Edinburgh, the Lothians, and Fife. She also maintains community and stakeholder engagement through liaising with local authorities and businesses to provide educational support for an array of events. She is available to support the Chamber with their membership events, and open to collaborations with chamber members.
Lauren Marnie
Education Officer
Lauren joined the Business Partnership as an Education Officer in May 2026. She works under Bright Green Hydrogen, the Chamber’s sister company. Her main responsibilities involve developing and delivering our education and outreach programme, with a focus on STEM and renewable energy. Through established partnerships with Edinburgh College and SGN, this covers schools across Edinburgh, the Lothians, and Fife. She also maintains community and stakeholder engagement through liaising with local authorities and businesses to provide educational support for an array of events. She is available to support the Chamber with their membership events, and open to collaborations with chamber members.
Anupama Nair
Anupama joined The Business Partnership in 2026 as Internship Coordinator working within Bright Green Business to support internship opportunities that benefit both businesses and emerging talent. Her role focuses on building strong relationships with organisations, coordinating placements, and ensuring a positive experience throughout the internship journey.
With a background in international business and human resource management, Anupama brings a people-focused approach to her work. She enjoys building relationships and creating opportunities that benefit both employers and emerging talent.
Anupama Nair
Internship Coordinator
Anupama joined The Business Partnership in 2026 as Internship Coordinator working within Bright Green Business to support internship opportunities that benefit both businesses and emerging talent. Her role focuses on building strong relationships with organisations, coordinating placements, and ensuring a positive experience throughout the internship journey.
With a background in international business and human resource management, Anupama brings a people-focused approach to her work. She enjoys building relationships and creating opportunities that benefit both employers and emerging talent.
