Retail Excellence, the largest retail representative body in Ireland, has announced the appointment of Lorraine Higgins as CEO with effect from 1 July 2018.
Lorraine joined the representative body in January 2017 as Head of Public Affairs and Communications and has been Deputy CEO since July of that year.
Her previous roles included barrister, law lecturer and Senator.
Lorraine will succeed David Fitzsimons, who having successfully established and led the organization for 22 years, will now take up the role of Chairman of a group of companies.
David Fitzsimons said: “Having founded Retail Excellence over twenty years ago I believe the time is right for a new CEO to take up the helm so it is therefore with great pleasure that I can confirm that my colleague Lorraine Higgins will be promoted to that position commencing ?1st July 2018.
“Lorraine is a very competent person and having come from retailing stock she is fundamentally aware of the issues facing members. I would like to be the first to congratulate Lorraine on her continued advancement in Retail Excellence.
Lorraine Higgins said this is a very proud moment for her personally and she look forward to taking on the role of CEO at Retail Excellence and building on the extraordinary success of David Fitzsimons over the past 22 years.
"I intend to work hard to further drive the strategic development of the organization, on every level, with the support of our Board, internal committees and members.
“These are exciting and challenging times in retail but I will ensure our members continue to be prioritized and that the high standard of service and support they have come to expect, is maintained," she concluded.
