Governance includes all the practices, processes and policies that help guide your business in the right direction. To achieve the best results Cork Chamber aims to be at the fore in adopting and implementing best in class governance practice.
Cork Chamber is governed by a board comprised of representatives who are our members and have been elected by fellow members. The President of Cork Chamber is the Chairperson of the board and a leader of and spokesperson for the business community.
Committees
The oversight function of Cork Chamber is performed by our board of directors and its designated committees.
- Governance & Nominations Committee
- Audit & Risk Committee
- Renumeration Committee
- Sustainability Committee
- Membership Committee

The constitution of CUMMAN TRÁCHTÁLA CORCAIGHE The Cork Chamber of Commerce is our core corporate governance document which outlines our articles and memorandum of association.
Cork Chamber activity is driven by a professional team with a broad skillset delivering services including learning and development, event management, to promotion and communications, trade and export development, diplomacy and advocacy, sustainability, operations and finance who are ably led by CEO and Senior Management Team.

The Chief Executive is responsible for the operational activities of the Chamber, working with the President, the Board of Directors and Committee Chairpersons in developing the overall strategic plan of the Chamber and coordinating its implementation.

Naoimh manages the day to day operations within Cork Chamber. She is responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures to promote continuous improvement. Naoimh is champion of our extensive employee wellbeing programme,oversees the chambers internal sustainability agenda, is health & safety officer and is Cork Chambers Data Leader.

Annie is responsible for the Membership Team, focusing on both recruitment and retention, with a strong focus on engagement to ensure all members are maximising value from their membership

Thomas works to drive impactful advocacy on behalf of members and to ensure Chamber communications are deliberate, cohesive and compelling. Having worked on stakeholder engagement for multiple record-breaking renewables projects in the UK and USA, and with a background in communications and the built environment, he is proud to commit his time to lobbying for a more sustainable, resilient and quality of life focused Cork.