Sligo Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Businessman Fintan Kennedy appointed new President of Sligo Chamber of Commerce

• Insurance expert to leverage decades of experience in industry, sport, and academia
• Pharmacist Ann Butler appointed Deputy President

Sligo-based businessman Fintan Kennedy has been named the new President of Sligo Chamber of Commerce – with Ann Butler of Higgins Pharmacy becoming Deputy President.

Fintan is the founder of Agile Risk Solutions, a consultancy specialising in business continuity audits, insurance renewal preparation, and expert witness testimony for legal, commercial, and insurance-related disputes.

A native of Aclare, Co. Sligo, he served as Branch Manager of FBD Insurance in Sligo for 20 years, and four years as Chair of Sligo Leader Partnership CLG. His passion for data analytics and sport has seen him take up the role of Performance Analyst for Mayo ladies Gaelic football team, the Roscommon U20 footballers, and the Dublin senior ladies football team. He has also held coaching roles with Tourlestrane GAA and Sligo GAA. The father-of-two is currently a lecturer in Business at ATU Sligo and ATU St. Angela’s.

Ann is Director of Higgins Pharmacy Sligo. Working with twin sister Deirdre, the qualified pharmacist took over the business at the intersection of Teeling Street and Market Cross in Sligo town in 2016. Her drive to develop the business led to the introduction of its online sales platform and app, which earned Higgins Pharmacy a nomination in the Innovation category of the Sligo Chamber Business Awards.

Sligo Chamber of Commerce CEO Aidan Doyle said:

“We are delighted to welcome Fintan Kennedy to the role of President of Sligo Chamber, and Ann Butler as Deputy President. It’s vital that our 300-plus members are represented by people with proven business pedigree. Fintan’s background in the insurance industry and experience as a Performance Analyst with the leading counties in the GAA, coupled with Ann’s successes in introducing an ecommerce function to a 70-year-old pharmacy business, means that they are ideally suited to advocate for the business community in Sligo town and county.”

Sligo Chamber of Commerce President Fintan Kennedy said:

“It’s an honour to take over the role of President of the Sligo Chamber of Commerce. The organisation is integral to the continued prosperity of Sligo, and I look forward to advocating for local businesses as we work together to ensure that our Sligo remains one of the best places in Ireland to do business.”

Sligo Chamber of Commerce Deputy President Ann Butler said:

“I’m delighted to become Deputy President of Sligo Chamber and excited about representing Sligo business and lobbying for them at both a local and national level.”