THE newly-appointed chair of Invest NI will deliver keynote speech at this year's Women in Business Awards on November 7.
Rose Mary Stalker, who took up the role last month, is an experienced business leader, having operated successfully at executive team and board level in complex multi-disciplinary global organisations including Ford, Boeing and Rolls-Royce.
Her address to 500-plus guests at the awards ceremony in Belfast's Crowne Plaza Hotel will be her inaugural after-dinner speech as chair of the wealth creation agency.
Women in Business chief executive Roseann Kelly said: “We're absolutely thrilled to have Rose Mary as this year’s Women in Business Awards keynote speaker. She is not only one of Northern Ireland’s most recognised business figures, she is also a truly inspirational leader.
“Our awards provide a unique and very special platform to influence and motivate a wide range of businesses and through her wealth of experience and knowledge across the business arena, and I know Rose Mary’s address will provide great insight to our guests. I thank Rose Mary for her continued commitment to Women in Business, and we look forward to working with her in the future.”
Rose Mary, who has a vast amount of experience within the business community, said: “I was delighted to be appointed chair of Invest NI and appreciate that I am taking up the post at a time of significant change and challenge.
“Undoubtedly these will be many, at both a macro-economic level and within our local economy. How Invest NI responds will be critical and set the course for the future of our economy. I look forward to sharing some of my initial thoughts at the forthcoming awards.”
The Women in Business Awards encourages all sectors and industries to come together for an evening of celebration to recognise the best of home-grown talent and the valuable contribution that women make to the economic life of Northern Ireland.
:: For more information on this year's awards visit www.womeninbusinessni.com
