Esplanade Hotel owner Marilyn New is the new president of the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce.
Ms New, who also owns several other properties and businesses in Fremantle, is the first woman president of the chamber in its 131-year history.
Vice presidents are Richard Poulson and Anthony Hiscox.
Mr Poulson’s business Morrison won last year’s Fremantle Business of the Year Award.
Mr Hiscox has chaired the chamber’s retail division for the past two years.
Jo Pearks Chartered Accountants principal Jo Pearks is the chamber’s new treasurer.