Kelly Steps Down at Failte Ireland
Fáilte Ireland has announced that Paul Kelly is to step down as CEO of the National Tourism Development Authority after over eight years in the role, to take up a new “leadership opportunity” as CEO of the Royal Dublin Society.
He will take up his new role in September.
Before his role at Fáilte Ireland, Mr Kelly held a senior position at Aviva as marketing director for Europe and the Middle East, and he also ran his own strategy and marketing consultancy.
The Wexford native began his career at Procter & Gamble in the UK, followed by senior roles at Diageo Ireland.
“Following an extensive recruitment process, the Trustee Council of the RDS is delighted to welcome Paul Kelly as our new CEO,” John Dardis, the president of RDS said.
“Paul's distinguished career, marked by significant achievements in both the public and private sectors, makes him an ideal leader for the RDS as we embark on a period of exciting change and prepare to celebrate our 300th anniversary in 2031,” he added.
Ruth Andrews, chairperson of the Fáilte Ireland Authority, said:
“Paul’s contribution to the success of Fáilte Ireland over the past eight years has been exceptional. I would like to thank him for his leadership and contribution to the sector, which leaves Fáilte Ireland and the tourism industry in a strong position and well-primed for future success. We wish him all the best in his future career endeavours.”
The recruitment process to appoint a new CEO of Fáilte Ireland will begin in the coming weeks.
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