TRAN S FOR M ING CORK
Susie Horgan Springboard PR and Marketing
Rob Horgan Velo Coffee Roasters
Maxine Hyde Ballymaloe Foods
Michael Nolan Grant Thornton
Debbie Power Vodafone
Representing You Cork Chamber held its AGM on July 27th. As a largely virtual event on this occasion it was a sign of the times but the focus was steadfastly on looking forward with confidence. The AGM saw the re-election of Paula Cogan, Doyle Collection as President and the election and announcement of new officers, Ronan Murray of Deloitte as Vice President; Thia Hennessy, Cork University Business School as
Honorary Secretary and Gerard O’Donovan, CIT as Honorary Treasurer. In addition, five new board members and directors were elected; Susie Horgan, Springboard PR and Marketing; Robert Horgan, Velo Coffee Roasters; Maxine Hyde, Ballymaloe Foods; Michael Nolan, Grant Thornton and Debbie Power, Vodafone.
The retiring board members Mark Whitaker and Shane Clarke were thanked for the exemplary commitment they have shown to the Chamber. Thanks were also extended to outgoing Hon. Secretary Richard Martin and Immediate Past President Bill O’Connell who were at the end of their terms on the Board.
Chamber of the Year Cork Chamber was awarded the title of ‘2020 Chamber of the Year’ at the Chambers Ireland annual Chamber Awards, sponsored by Zurich. The Awards recognise the outstanding work of Chambers throughout the country while providing a national platform for Chambers to share and promote how they continue to be active and excel in developing initiatives, events, campaigns and further activities that contribute to their Chamber locality and wider geographic region. Photographed at the presentation of the Chamber of Year Award are Paula Cogan, President of Cork Chamber, Conor Healy, CEO Cork Chamber and Ian Talbot CEO of Chambers Ireland.
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