It’s been announced that Sligo native Allan Mulrooney has been appointed as the Interim Chief Executive The Western Development Commission.
This follows the departure of Tomás Ó Síocháin from the organisation after four years at the helm.
Mr Mulrooney take up his new position in December and currently holds the role of Head of Communications and Atlantic Economic Corridor Development and led a new initiatives including ConnectedHubs.ie, WesternJobs.ie. He previously worked with IDA Ireland and eir.
Commenting on his new role the Interim Chief Executive said “It is an honour to accept the position as Chief Executive on an interim basis. Our mission will not change, and I look forward to working with my colleagues across the wider WDC team and the Department of Rural and Community Development. It is vital that we continue to stimulate businesses, support innovation, build new partnerships and foster a vibrant ecosystem across the region at this critical time.”
