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Donnacha Hurley announced as Chief Executive Officer for Limerick Chamber
Donnacha Hurley announced as Chief Executive Officer for Limerick Chamber
Limerick Chamber announces Donnacha Hurley as its new Chief Executive Officer, most recently serving as the Absolute Hotel General Manager
Limerick Chamber has this week announced Donnacha Hurley, the recent Absolute Hotel General Manager, as its new Chief Executive Officer.
The new CEO steps into the position, having served in his Absolute Hotel position for 17 years, bringing a wide range of leadership experience and knowledge of the organisation, having served on its board and chaired the policy committee as well as holding the role of president in 2021/2022.
Mr Hurley also brings with him experience from being active in a number of non-executive roles in the Mid-West, including as a board member of Discover Limerick DAC, the wholly owned subsidiary of Limerick City and County Council; and Market Trustee with Limerick Market Trustees.
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Speaking about the appointment, the new Limerick Chamber CEO says it will be a “privilege” to serve as CEO at “such an important time for the region”.
He said, “Our businesses are ambitious, innovative and ready to grow, and the Chamber must match that energy with strong advocacy and practical support. I am looking forward to working closely with our members and team to drive investment, strengthen our competitiveness, and ensure Limerick continues to thrive as a place to do business.”
Limerick Chamber President Mairead Connolly welcomed the appointment, saying, “Donnacha combines deep local knowledge with proven leadership and a clear strategic mindset. He understands the needs of businesses on the ground and has the credibility and experience to represent them at every level. The Board is confident he will provide strong, focused leadership as the Chamber enters its next phase.”
Donnacha holds a Master’s of Business Administration from University of Limerick; a strategic hospitality management qualification from Cornell University; and an MSc in hospitality management from Technological University Dublin. He also holds a Diploma in Hotel Management and an NCEA Diploma in Business Studies from Shannon College of Hotel Management, as well as a Certificate in Environmental Sustainability in the Workplace from Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board.
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