Vodafone’s O’Leary to Lead Dublin Chamber in 2018

Anne O’Leary, Chief Executive of Vodafone Ireland, has been nominated to the position of Deputy Vice President of Dublin Chamber of Commerce, which will pave the way for her to become Chamber President in 2018.

Cork-native O’Leary was put forward for the position by the Chamber’s 40-person council, with the appointment ratified at the Chamber’s Annual General Meeting.

Commenting on her appointment, O’Leary said: “I am greatly honoured to be nominated by the Council to go forward for the position of Deputy Vice President of the Chamber. I look forward to the challenges that the role will bring. Between now and the start of 2018 it is estimated that the Irish economy will grow by 8 per cent. The Chamber is a driving force in creating the right environment for sustainable growth, and I am excited to champion the needs of a thriving Dublin that will be at the heart of a return to a stronger, more stable economic future for Ireland.”

O’Leary joins a line of succession and will take up the chains of office in February 2018 (subject to ratification at the 2018 AGM).

Also at the recent Chamber AGM, Derry Gray of BDO was officially elected as President for 2016, while Brendan Foster of Grant Thornton was elected as Vice President.

Dublin Chamber CEO Gina Quin said: “I am delighted that Anne has been nominated as Deputy Vice President and look forward to working with her over the coming years. Anne brings experience that will help to grow the Chamber. Since 2011, Anne has volunteered her time and engaged with members to ensure that Dublin is a world-class region in which to do business. Anne has also served on the Chamber’s Executive Board since 2014. Anne will play a leading role in ensuring that Dublin is a place where businesses want to locate and can grow, where the world’s leading staff want to work and live and where start-ups and small enterprises can flourish.”