Connemara Chamber is delighted to announce the appointment of Siobhán Roche as its first-ever Chief Executive Officer.
Following the success of the Chamber’s Win A Home in Clifden initiative in 2025, this appointment marks the achievement of one of the long-stated objectives of the current board: to put in place a full-time, paid CEO to lead and manage the Chamber’s work on behalf of its members and the wider Connemara community.
The Chamber undertook an extensive eight-week external recruitment process, managed by 2into3, a consultancy with specialist expertise in executive search and recruitment within the social impact and nonprofit sectors. The final candidate evaluation process was led by 2into3, with valuable support from Kenny Deery, former CEO of Galway Chamber and current Programme Manager of the West Regional Enterprise Plan at Galway County Council.
Siobhán Roche holds a master’s in business administration from NUI Galway and brings a wealth of experience and local knowledge to the role. She comes from a family business, the Rock Glen Country House Hotel, giving her a solid background in tourism and hospitality management. She spent over 12 years in Luxembourg as an events manager organising conferences and roadshows around the world. More recently Siobhan held a senior management position with Connemara Golf Club.
She also made voluntary contributions to the Clifden Arts Festival and the centenary celebrations of the Connemara Pony Show.
In her new role, Siobhán will work closely with the board and Chamber committees to help implement the organisation’s ambitious plans for the years ahead. Her focus will include delivering greater value for members, progressing the Community and Enterprise Hub, and helping drive key actions arising from the Chamber’s forthcoming strategic plan.
Siobhán will take up her position in late March, and the board, members and wider Chamber community wish her every success in this important new role. Her appointment marks a major step forward for the Chamber itself and a strong investment in the future of Connemara’s business, community and economic development.
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Conall Joyce
Administrator
Connemara Chamber
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