New CEO for County Carlow Chamber

May 7, 2024

County Carlow Chamber of Commerce are delighted to announce the appointment of Nicola Doran as Chief Executive Officer. Nicola will officially join the Chamber on Monday, May 13th and in her new role, will be tasked with heading up this important organisation who are the leading voice for businesses across the county and represent over 200 Carlow based companies from small start-ups right through to large employers and multinationals.

Nicola joins the Chamber from her most recent position as founder and manager of Nine Arch Consulting. Originally from Galway but living in Leighlinbridge for over 20 years, Nicola has extensive experience working with and for businesses and support agencies and previously worked with the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland (DCCI) where she held a number of management roles in Retail and Communications.

Nicola is a passionate advocate for Irish entrepreneurs, providing support and assistance to businesses across a range of sectors including design, craft, food, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, further education and financial services. On accepting the role Nicola said “I am honoured to be taking up the role of CEO with County Carlow Chamber and I look forward to working with President, Rowena Dooley, its board and staff to promote and support our members who make up the vital and vibrant business ecosystem of county Carlow”.

President Rowena Dooley said that “we are thrilled to welcome Nicola to the team at County Carlow Chamber and we know that she will bring a fresh perspective to the organisation. We look forward to leaning on her extensive experience to help support and grow our thriving business community in Carlow”.

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