DR JAMES Ring has taken up his new role as chief executive of Limerick Chamber, succeeding Dr Orlaith Borthwick, who acted as interim chief executive following the departure of Maria Kelly last September.
As chief executive, Dr Ring is responsible for the operational management and the development of a new strategy for Limerick Chamber as it seeks to strengthen and support the economic vitality of the region.
Dr Ring was chief executive of Limerick Civic Trust since 2010 and before that was project manager at UL where he worked specifically on improving education attainment rates in regeneration communities.
Dr Ring began his career with IBEC as an Environment and Public Affairs executive.
He holds a degree in Environmental Science from UL, a PhD in Environmental Chemistry from LIT, a diploma in management from DIT and is now completing an MBA in UL.
