County Wexford Chamber Leadership Summit 2025 - A Day of Ideas and Impact
Pictured at the County Wexford Chamber Leadership Summit were (l-r): Dan Barry, Regional Director, Southern Region, Enterprise Ireland; MC Ciara Doherty; Catherine Doyle, General Manager, Microsoft Ireland; Paula Roche, CEO, County Wexford Chamber; Ed Murphy, President, County Wexford Chamber; Professor Veronica Campbell, President, South East Technological University; Eamonn Sinnott, former General Manager, Intel Ireland; and Geraldine Heavey, Executive Director, Enterprise Services, ESB.
The County Wexford Chamber Leadership Summit, held at the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, on November 20, was a remarkable success, bringing together business leaders and innovators from across the region.
The event, hosted by broadcaster and barrister Ciara Doherty, featured a fireside chat with Catherine Doyle, General Manager of Microsoft Ireland, who captivated the audience with her insights on Strategic Leadership in an AI Environment. “AI is the technology that is going to change everything,” Doyle emphasised, highlighting the need for adaptability, continuous learning, and responsible innovation in leadership.
The summit provided attendees with actionable strategies for business growth and leadership development. “We were privileged to hear from Catherine Doyle, who shared powerful perspectives on how AI is reshaping leadership and business,” said Paula Roche, CEO of County Wexford Chamber.
Other notable speakers included Professor Veronica Campbell, President of South East Technological University; Geraldine Heavey, Executive Director of Enterprise Services at ESB; Eamonn Sinnott, Former General Manager of Intel Ireland; Dan Barry, Regional Director for the Southern Region at Enterprise Ireland; Joanne Somers, Managing Director of Johnsons Celtic Linen; Chris Parle, Commercial Director of Midland Tyre Services; Sarah Tenanty, Financial Operations Lead at Zurich Insurance; and Leanne Davey, Senior Director of Clinical Product Solutions at Waters Technologies.
The Showcase Spotlight celebrated local success stories from Kent Stainless, highlighting how small projects opened doors to global opportunities in the UK, US, and Qatar, and Stafford Irish Spirits, emphasising import substitution, supporting local suppliers. Aisling O’Connor, Network Manager of County Wexford Chamber Skillnet, outlined how funded training is available to upskill employees across a range of areas.
“This summit was a fantastic opportunity to connect and learn from leaders who are shaping the future of our business community,” added Ms. Roche.
The interactive panels, networking opportunities, and insights were designed to inspire and equip attendees with strategies for growth and leadership in a rapidly changing business environment.
The event was generously supported by ESB and County Wexford Chamber Skillnet, ensuring its success and impact on the local business community.