The Department for the Economy has announced the re-appointment
of Dominic Darby, Melanie Dawson, Dawn McLaughlin, Ciaran
Mulgrew, Patrick O'Gorman, Julie-Ann O'Hare and Scott Ritchie to
the board of Invest Northern Ireland for a second term of three
years effective from 1 July 2025.
The re-appointments have been made in accordance with the Code of
Practice of the Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern
Ireland (CPANI). www.publicappointmentsni.org
Notes to editors:
1. Invest Northern Ireland was established under the Industrial
Development Act (Northern Ireland) 2002. As the regional economic
development agency, Invest NI's role is to grow the economy. It
does this by helping new and existing businesses to compete
internationally, and by attracting new investment to Northern
Ireland. Remuneration for board members is currently £14,256 per
annum.
2. Pen pictures are available on the Department's website at
www.economy-ni.gov.uk/articles/invest-ni-board-member-re-appointments-july-2025
3. All independent appointments are made on merit and political
activity plays no part in the selection process. However, CPANI
requires the political activity of appointees (if any declared)
to be published. None of those re-appointed have undertaken any
political activity in the last five years.
