Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has announced the appointment of Anne O’Leary, head of Meta Ireland, as its new president for 2024 to 2025. She succeeds Paul Duffy, senior vice president, Pfizer Global Supply.
Speaking about her appointment, O’Leary said: “Ireland’s economy is in a very strong position, thanks to factors such as our openness to trade, capital, and people. We must continue to be agile and responsive to new investment, support Irish businesses in internationalising, and ensure that Ireland remains a place where careers can grow and develop. However, I believe the position we are in now is predominantly due to the hard work of businesses and their ambition to grow and scale. As a country, we have a real opportunity to make strategic investments that will ultimately future-proof our success so that businesses can continue to thrive. I look forward to working on behalf of Ibec and our members with this government and the next in navigating these opportunities.”
Ibec CEO Danny McCoy said: “At this time of change, having someone of Anne’s experience supporting the business community is crucial for our advocacy work. Anne is not only a brilliant champion of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion but also someone who works hard to uphold these principles through her leadership of Meta Ireland, a global giant based in Ireland with a diverse and global workforce representing over 110 nationalities.”
O’Leary also holds seats on the boards of ESRI and Greencore. She previously spent nine years as CEO in Vodafone Ireland, as well as spending time in BT Ireland as managing director and Esat Telecom as regional director.
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