Margaret Hearty is the Chief Executive of InterTradeIreland. InterTradeIreland is the all island economic development body established to grow trade and economic co-operation across the island. InterTradeIreland was established under Strand 2 of the Good Friday Agreement. InterTradeIreland fulfils a unique role identifying and unlocking cross border and all island economic opportunities for business, policymakers and multiple stakeholders.
InterTradeIreland has a strong track record of delivery directly supporting over 60,000 businesses to grow through all island trade, innovation and investment opportunities. The Body continues to help businesses navigate the new trading environment and Windsor Framework implications.
Margaret is an experienced Business Leader. She has worked in leadership roles in economic development for over two decades coupled with extensive experience working directly with businesses and entrepreneurs.
Margaret is a business and marketing graduate and holds an MBA.