Limerick Chamber’s new CEO took up her position today determined that the region’s leading business representative body will continue to play a key role in ensuring the economic resurgence is maintained across city and county.
Dee Ryan commenced her role officially today and said she is looking forward to getting fully immersed in the position and helping to chart a course for the Chamber that will help stimulate an even more pro-business operating environment in the city, county and region.
“I probably couldn’t have picked a more anonymous week to start in the role given what’s ahead in Croke Park on Sunday. All eyes are on the match and we’ll all be hoping that the hard work over the years will pay off for Limerick with a return of the All-Ireland title and wish them the very best. If anything, we can take inspiration from John Kiely and his regime, that we can achieve anything we want in business here if we put our minds to it.
“Limerick hurlers have confounded everyone this year and it’s been down to a plan and everyone buying into it. In terms of Limerick economically and the environment for business, the very same applies. One of the hallmarks of the success of Limerick over the past five years has been the buy-in from all the stakeholders and Limerick Chamber has certainly been one of the leaders here.
“From my perspective, I’m determined that we continue to play that pivotal role; having our own plan, helping to form the narrative and pushing for changes needed to make sure our members have the best possible operating environment so that they and the region can thrive.”
Ms Ryan said that she is looking forward to getting to know the team at Limerick Chamber better and developing a pathway forward to help advance the chamber and members’ lot. “While I have spent some time over the summer getting to know the team here and the workings of the chamber. There’s a great team in place and they work really well together so I’m really looking forward to working with them. The job, however, only begins today and I’m really excited about it. It’s a huge opportunity and I’m honoured to have been selected for this post.
“It’s early days yet, of course, but I’m looking forward to developing a new strategic plan for Limerick Chamber and how we can enhance our offering to members and best support their needs. I will be keen also to ensure we can represent their viewpoint through policy we develop here and hope to influence at local and national government.
“We will continue to keep the foot down on infrastructure, doing what we can to keep the pressure up to ensure the delivery of key projects like the M20 and Northern Distributor Road, which are critical to the ongoing development of Limerick and the region, as quickly as possible.
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