CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER of Ennis 2040 DAC, Kevin Corrigan has tendered his resignation.
Mayo native Corrigan has been in situ as COO since September 2021 and will leave the role at the end of January.
On Monday, Clare County Council confirmed that Chief Executive Pat Dowling was informed of Corrigan’s resignation.
Ennis 2040 has proven to be one of the most contentious strategies produced in the county with public marches and protests held in opposition to projects including plans to build mixed-use developments on Abbey St and Parnell St.
Prior to relocating to Clare, Kevin worked as a CEO, Director and Project Manager in a variety of sectors from real estate and property development to consultancy, some of which were based in the Middle East. He has delivered several landmark property, infrastructure, energy and business projects in Ireland, UK and Middle East. He holds a master’s degree in project management from University of Limerick.
He said, “I would like to thank the Council, the Board and the talented team at Ennis 2040 for their support over the last three and a half years. While now is the right time to explore other opportunities, I look forward to watching the regeneration of Ennis into the future”.
Padraic McElwee, Head of Enterprise in Clare County Council has been appointed by Dowling to oversee the Ennis 2040 project pending the completion of a recruitment process to appoint a new Chief Operating Officer and this has been agreed with the Board of Ennis 2040 DAC.
Mr McElwee brings extensive experience and knowledge to the role. Aligned with his professional qualifications, background in financial services and his in-depth knowledge of the local business environment, is well placed to continue the progressive work of Ennis 2040 DAC.
Padraic said he looks forward to working closely with the Board of Ennis 2040 DAC, elected members of Clare County Council and the wider business community “to realise our shared ambition to maximise the potential of Ennis as the primary economic driver for the county and our people”.
Chair of Ennis 2040 DAC, Gerry Cahill said, “I would like to thank Kevin for his passion, steadfastness and the role he has played in laying very strong foundations for the next phase of development. As a board we will continue to work with Padraic McElwee to ensure the continued development of the Ennis 2040 DAC projects in the long-term interests of Ennis and its stakeholders”.
