Éadaoin Carrick elected President of Waterford Chamber
Eadaoin Carrick, Executive Director at Cantec, has been elected President of Waterford Chamber. Photo: Patrick Browne
Éadaoin Carrick, Executive Chairperson of the Cantec Group, was elected President of Waterford Chamber at the 238th AGM, which took place yesterday.
Ms Carrick has been involved with Waterford Chamber for a number of years and is an active voice in terms of lobbying, particularly around support for SMEs.
Addressing Waterford Chamber members at the AGM, Ms Carrick said: "My vision for Waterford as Chamber President is clear: to champion this city as the regional capital it is destined to be. To strengthen its role as an economic driver, a national strategic hub, a counter-balance to Dublin, and a leader in sustainable growth. To support our SMEs, empower female entrepreneurs, and create an environment where innovation and ambition are matched with opportunity and success.”
Following a career as a Civil Servant, Éadaoin joined the family business at Cantec in 2000.
Cantec offers print services and business automation solutions, currently employing more than 60 people across Ireland.
Éadaoin is also a director of Buíon Phort Láirge (formerly Waterford Area Partnership), a mentor on the Regional Leaders Programme and is past President of Network Ireland Waterford Branch.
Reporting on Chamber activity over the past year, Chamber CEO Gerald Hurley remarked: "A big part of our work this year has been making sure the voice of business is heard, and heard loudly, at the highest levels of government. And these efforts are paying off.
"Waterford Airport has been reaffirmed in the Programme for Government, there’s recognition of SETU’s potential to grow into new faculties like Veterinary and Pharmacy, and we’ve had constructive engagement on retail, housing, and infrastructure.
"Not every battle is won overnight, of course, but the momentum is building and we’re building strong coalitions that will benefit the region for decades to come."
Outlining the various events and initiatives throughout the year, Mr Hurley mentioned the Waterford City Region Advantage Dinner, Toys4Engineers, the President's Summer Gala and the Waterford Business Awards.
Looking ahead, Mr Hurley committed to continuing to delivering events and programmes, pushing forward with Waterford 2075 and other strategic projects, strengthening international links and supporting members.
He also thanked outgoing President Kevin Doolin for his vision and leadership while welcoming the new Board, under the direction of President Eadaoin Carrick and Deputy President Marian Walsh of Carron + Walsh.
