THE chief executive of north-west steel products group FNW has been appointed as the new president of Derry Chamber.
Andrew Fleming becomes the 82nd business figure to hold the role, succeeding Greg McCann.
The FNW Group includes Fleming Steel, Fleming Doors and Fleming Coatings based in Co Donegal; Norwest Roofing Systems in Omagh; Limavady Roller Doors in Limavady and BES Solutions in Belfast.
Speaking the chamber’s AGM following his appointment, Mr Fleming welcomed the progress around the Executive’s commitment to regional balance; the review of Invest NI; the signing of the local city region deal; the work of the Ulster University taskforce; and the all-island strategic rail review.
“The north-west city region is brimming with potential just waiting to be unlocked,” he said.
“I am grateful to become president in what is a very positive time for our region.
“I believe the time for talking and signing agreements is over – now is the time to see diggers in the ground and cranes in the air, and the foundations of our future being laid.
“Now is the opportunity for our people to be invested in, as well as our region.”
Friday’s AGM also saw Steven Lindsay from Cavanagh Kelly Accountancy appointed vice president of Derry Chamber, with William McColgan of McColgan’s Quality Foods in Strabane and Clare McGee of Awaken Angels in Derry, joining the board.
