Executive Team and Council

The Chamber is managed by the Executive Team and the Council. The Executive Team meets once a month to supervise progress on all Chamber activities and to manage the daily running of the Chamber. 

The Council meets approximately five times a year to discuss and implement the activities of the Chamber. The Council, made up of Directors and special advisors, is under the chairmanship of the President.

Executive Team

Gorge Mathieu
President
VigiTrust

Cliona McGowan
Director
France Ireland Chamber of Commerce

Joanne Grant
JCDecaux

Eoin Scott
Secretary & Treasurer
Motherboard Group

Gerry Halpenny
LK Shields

Jim Rice

Noel Cunningham
Mazars

Other Council members

Past FICC Presidents

• Joanne Grant, JCDecaux (2016-2017)
• Jim Rice, Schneider Electric (2014-2015)
• Gerry Halpenny, LK Shields (2012-2013)
• Paul Owens, BNP Paribas (2011) 
• Niall Gleeson, Alstom Ireland Ltd (2010) 
• Pat Gilroy, Dalkia (2009) 
• Philippe Cosson, AP Partners (2006-2008) 
• John King, Ivor Fitzpatrick and Company Solicitors (2003-2006) 
• Jacques Henry-Bezy, Bespoke & Beyond (1999-2003) 
• Frank Mee, Allianz Worldwide Care (1997-1999)
• Garrett P. Gill (1995-1997) 
• John D. Hamill, MME Engineering (1993-1995) 
• Bernard V. Rogan (1990-1993) 
• Henry C. Tierney (1986-1990) 
• Hugh McCann (1982-1986) 
• John H. Donovan (1978-1982)