Enterprise Ireland has announced that its chief executive Julie Sinnamon is to step down from her role later this year. Sinnamon has been a long-time servant to the Government agency for enterprise and innovation having served over 30 years with Enterprise Ireland in various roles. She was appointed CEO in November 2013.

“It has been, and remains, an honour to lead this organisation and to work with colleagues throughout Ireland and globally to support the success of Irish exporters,” said Sinnamon.

It has also been my absolute privilege and joy to work with ambitious companies throughout Ireland

“I would like to thank our chair and board, colleagues across the agency and in Government, and our clients for their support throughout my time as CEO. It has also been my absolute privilege and joy to work with ambitious companies throughout Ireland to help them realise their potential on the global stage,” she added.

Sinnamon said she would stay on with Enterprise Ireland until later in the year in order to ensure an orderly transition.

Chair of Enterprise Ireland Terence O’Rourke said Julie Sinnamon had made a huge contribution to Irish business during her tenure as CEO of the state agency.

A record 221,895 people are now employed by Enterprise Ireland-backed companies

“I would like to thank Julie for her work as CEO, her leadership of the Enterprise Ireland team and for her commitment and dedication in supporting our client companies, ensuring that Irish enterprise is in a very strong position for the future.

“A record 221,895 people are now employed by Enterprise Ireland-backed companies, with exports of almost €24bn, the highest in the history of the agency,” said O’Rourke.