John Donegan, incoming chairperson of Cork Regional Chambers, being congratulated by the outgoing chairperson Maura Hunter.
John Donegan from Char-leville has been elected chairman of Cork Regional Chambers. The vote took place at the organisation’s annual general meeting last Thursday in Mallow. Speaking after his election, Mr. Donegan expressed thanks to outgoing chairperson Maura Hunter of Mallow Chamber, and to the Chamber members for their nomination. He added: “I am looking forward to my term as chair of the Cork Regional Chambers network and specifically to working with the other Chambers in the Cork region over the next twelve months on issues and priorities which are of shared importance to the region.”
In conclusion, Mr. Donegan commented: “The Cork Regional Chamber movement works to promote, develop and coordinate on issues and developments that are of regional economic importance, working to affect positively the economic growth of the Cork region and I look forward to continuing this work to support the promotion of the Cork region.”
Mr. Donegan, Managing Director of Berskhire Financial Planning Ltd, based in Charleville, is a graduate of the Cranfield School of Management in Entrepreneurship and has over 30 years experience in the business develop-ment, marketing and financial sectors. He has held posts of responsibility in many voluntary and professional organisations, including Charleville Chamber of Commerce, Ballincollig Business Enterprise Board, and Milford Community Development Association.
Cork Regional Chambers covers the areas Cork, Mallow, Cobh and Harbour, Charleville, Clonakilty, Kanturk, Midleton and Area, and Youghal Chamber, and representatives from these Chambers meet regularly to discuss and move forward issues of common interest in the region.