The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
Tralee Chamber Chief Exec steps down from role
THE Chief Executive of Tralee Chamber Alliance is to step down from the position after six years in the job.
Mr Ruttledge had been seconded to Tralee Chamber Alliance by Tralee Waterworld PLC – the company that operates the Tralee AquaDome – and on Monday Tralee Waterworld CEO Denis Reen announced that Mr Ruttledge is to return to his former position as full time CEO of the AquaDome.
Mr Ruttledge – who was seconded to Tralee Chamber Alliance in 2012 to help get the organisation up and running – will step down as Tralee Chamber Alliance CEO at the end of January. He had originally been seconded for a two year period but he remained in the role for six years.
The search for his replacement is already underway and Tralee Chamber Alliance say they hope to have a new CEO in place within a few months.
The Chamber Alliance is also to undergo a period of restructuring in the coming months with new members expected to join the board as well as a possible reorganisation of the body’s various sub committees.
“Kieran’s focus is now needed back at the Aquadome in order to plan its future. The timing of the move is seen as opportune as the Chamber is planning a restructuring with the injection of new blood,” said Denis Reen.
“We wish the Chamber well with its restructuring and assure them of our full support into the future. Tralee needs a strong and vibrant Chamber and now is the time for the next generation to step forward and lead us forward,” Mr Reen said.
The President of Tralee Chamber Alliance Aidan Kelly paid tribute to Mr Ruttledge.
“On behalf of the Board, members and staff of Tralee Chamber Alliance, I wish to thank Kieran Ruttledge for his dedication and commitment to the town of Tralee during his time as CEO,” Mr Kelly said.
“There have been many high points during Kieran’s tenure as CEO including the recent successes in winning the Most Enterprising Town Awards, securing Purple Flag status for Tralee and winning the title of Ireland’s Best Large Tourism Town in 2015,” he said.
“He has worked tirelessly to deliver on the mission of Tralee Chamber Alliance to make Tralee Ireland’s premier town in which to live, work and to visit,” said Mr Kelly.