Chamber Staff

Paul Keyes

CEO Sligo Chamber

Paul joined Sligo Chamber in April 2013 from the Western Development Commission (WDC) where he held the appointment as Head of Corporate Services since 2007. Prior to that, he spent 23 years with the Defence Forces, serving in a range of appointments both at home and overseas. Whilst with the WDC, Paul played a very active role in setting up and managing the “Team Sligo Tourism” initiative which continues to enjoy great success in significantly increasing visitor numbers to County Sligo through the collaborative efforts of multiple partners. Paul also initiated the RE:Connect initiative, which links western business interests with its Diaspora in partnership with the Sligo Business Network in London. 

Mary Harty

Business Development & EEN Regional Project Manager

Mary joined Sligo Chamber in February 2011 as Business Development Manager bringing with her wide-ranging administrative experience from her legal executive background.  Mary has been recently appointed as Regional Project Manager with the Enterprise Europe Network and her responsibilities include managing and developing the affairs of the Enterprise Europe Network centre, providing information, advice and assistance to SMEs on matters relating to international trade and the EU.

Laura Rogers

Marketing & Administration Assistant

Laura joined Sligo Chamber in November 2012 following her studies at Queen’s University Belfast. Laura brings to the Chamber a wide range of skills from translation to tourism/hospitality marketing. Laura's role within the Chamber includes general administration duties, event planning, marketing and social media management.