Mitch Perks is Deputy Director of Trade Services at the British Chambers of Commerce, where he leads ChamberCustoms and the BCC's national trade services offer. He specialises in customs compliance, consultancy and training, supporting UK businesses to navigate complex international trade requirements with confidence. Mitch plays a key role in shaping operational and policy-led discussions across customs, including CBAM, and represents the Chamber Network at HMRC's Joint Customs Consultative Committee. With a background in leadership, consultancy and facilitation, he works closely with businesses, government and industry to turn regulatory change into practical, commercially workable solutions.