The position of CEO of the IIA has become vacant:
Irene Gahan has resigned as CEO of the IIA After over two years running the
IIA, Irene has decided to return to work in the industry, where she has secured a senior role. On behalf of the board and officers, Colm Lyon, the
Chairman of the IIA has wished Irene great success and paid tribute to her
endless enthusiasm and hard work that has helped to build the IIA into the
success it is today.
More information on the IIA site
Thats a shame, the organisation realy seemed to be getting itself in order and doing good things.
Alan
A lot will depend on who replaces her.
Why not you, Michele?
Pete
I can think of a number of very good reasons why not ..
Michele
Oh do tell – think of the kickbacks, etc you could be missin out on
Any ideas where Irene moved on to?
Really is the IIA’s loss 🙁
Pete – I’m trying to run a business, so running another one which is based in Dublin wouldn’t be the best of ideas
Steve – I suspect that her new appointment will be made public over the next few weeks. Until then you can keep guessing 🙂
Michele
Steve –
I have just been informed that I can tell you where she has gone. She’s taking over as online manager of Golden Pages online.
Hi guys
I am off to Golden Pages online as their online producer which means I will be looking after the site in essence. I am sure the IIA will be put into capable hands and I have had a ball over the last three years or so. Am staying in the industry for my sins.
Irene
Hey Irene, congratulations and the very best of luck with golden pages, you certainly left the IIA in a hell of a better state than you found it 🙂
Thanks guys, I am sure we will know who the next ceo is within a couple of weeks. I am sure that they will go out to all with suggestions and advice for direction and industry input for the coming year and it would be great if you could assist them the way the open list and members gave out advice when I took over. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Michele, John Mc, Tom ex Spin Fergal O’Byrne, Damian R, colm @ realex, Andrew @ newsweaver, colin at continuum and jenny at investni who have always provided a good sound board for ideas and of course Bernie. Now at least I can set up my own blog.
Irene
Irene
If you need help getting that blog setup let me know 🙂
Michele
Hey Irene,
Well done with the new appointment. Hopefully you’ll do as good a job with Golden Pages as you have with the IIA – the Golden Pages online is a pile of sh**e at the moment (pardon my french!).
Looking forward to the changes you’ll implement there, and well done once again on a job well done with the IIA!
H
Best of luck Irene. By all acounts you have left big shoes to fill.