BIM has appointed its Development and Innovation Services Director Richard Donnelly as its interim CEO.
He steps into the role on 10th November when current CEO, Caroline Bocquel takes up her new position as CEO at Fáilte Ireland after three years at BIM. A competitive process to appoint a permanent CEO is already underway.
BIM chair Aidan Cotter made the announcement, referencing the central role Richard Donnelly has played in supporting the industry through periods of significant change, including the development of initiatives that foster innovation, enhance value-added processing, and promote the adoption of new technologies across the sector.
‘On behalf of the BIM board, I would like to congratulate Richard on his appointment as interim CEO and wish him every success in this important role. Richard has worked closely with a broad range of stakeholders, including industry representatives, government bodies, and research institutions, to drive BIM’s mission of enabling an innovative, competitive, and resilient seafood sector that contributes to Ireland’s coastal communities and national economy,’ he said.
Following the announcement, Richard Donnelly commented on how he was looking forward to his new role and engaging collaboratively with colleagues at BIM and across the industry in the coming months.
‘I am honoured to accept this interim appointment and look forward to collaborating with colleagues across the senior leadership team, the wider BIM organisation, and our partners in the seafood industry,’ he said.
‘Together, we will focus on supporting and advancing the sector through this important period of development and change.’
