Londonderry Chamber of Commerce appoint new President

George Fleming has taken over as President of the Londonderry Chamber of Commerce. 

Fleming Agriculture manufacture and sell machinery to businesses around the world. 

Outgoing President Gavin Killeen, said:

“It has been a great privilege to be President of our historic Chamber.  

"Our Chamber continues to be the strongest voice for business in the North West and I thank our politicians for their willingness to listen to us.  

"They are promising to deliver for our city and region – we all want the best for our people, as well as for our businesses.

"George will bring a different dynamic as president...as the epitome of entrepreneurship himself" Gavin Killeen hands over to George Fleming pic.twitter.com/XdzmfAOcn0

— Derry Chamber (@Derry_Chamber) December 15, 2016

Jennifer McKeever has been adopted as Vice President, meanwhile, Brian McGrath has been appointed the new Deputy Vice President.

Credit: Londonderry Chamber of Commerce. L-R Jennifer McKeever, Vice President; Brian McGrath, Deputy Vice President; George Fleming, President; Gavin Killeen, outgoing President

George Fleming has vowed to focus on creating jobs during his term as President, he said:

“I congratulate Gavin Killeen on having been a superb President.  He is a tough act to follow.  

"All Chamber Presidents have their own priorities and themes. Gavin has focused on the need for us to raise our skills in order to meet the needs of the modern economy.  

"My theme for my year in office will be on enterprise and the necessity for us to create an entrepreneurial economy in the North West.  

"Without that, we will not create the jobs and wealth that our city and region so desperately need.”