Newry Chamber appoints Michael Savage as chief executive officer
Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade has announced the appointment of Michael Savage as their new Chief Executive Officer.
Welcoming the appointment, Julie Gibbons President of the Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade said: “We are delighted to have appointed Michael as our new Chief Executive Officer.
“Michael brings significant commercial experience, knowledge, and passion for the Greater Newry area, which will be of real assistance to our members.
“This is an exciting time for Newry, with significant regeneration and investment planned for the area.
“As a Chamber we have matched the ambition for the region with our own vision and strategy to grow our business community and enhance our region.
“With Michael’s experience and track record, he will not only help us deliver on our strategy but will be a real asset for our members as they invest in and grow their businesses.”
Looking forward to his new role Michael Savage said: “Newry is a city on the cusp of a decade of huge potential economic transformation.
“I am delighted and honoured to be entrusted with the role of Chief Executive of Newry Chamber of Commerce and Trade at this exciting time.
“The Chamber has delivered hugely positive economic activity in the Greater Newry Area for the last 200 years.
“Today the Chamber boasts a strong and vibrant membership of over 300 local businesses representing some of the most successful commercial brands on this island.
“I am looking forward to working with the highly talented Chamber Board and President to continue to deliver the Newry Chamber success story by drawing on my considerable commercial, communications and political experience and being a strong advocate for the Chamber’s membership to promote the Greater Newry Area as a happy, healthy place to live, work, study, shop, visit and invest.”
Michael, a Newry SDLP councillor, will be stepping down from his political roles and will take up his new position on 1st November.
