Liam Nellis- Chief Executive

Liam was confirmed as CEO of InterTradeIreland in November 2000. Liam has been with the Northern Ireland Civil Service since 1973. He obtained a Law Degree from the University of London and a Masters in Social Policy , Planning and Administration from the University of Ulster. He spent his early career in the Department of Health and Social Services before joining the Department of economic Development (DED) in 1984. From then on he was involved in labour market, tourism and small business policy issues until 1990 when he was seconded to establish and head up NI-CO, the public sector marketing company. In 1997 he joined IDB where he was Executive Director reponsible for Inward Investment until he accepted a further secondment to set up and head the Trade and Business Development Body.

Laurence Lord - Corporate Services Director

A Chartered Management Accountant and MBA, Laurence comes from a background in organisational development and financial management. He has worked extensively on institutional strengthening projects in Australia and Africa as well as within the Irish commercial sector.

Aidan Gough - Strategy & Policy Director

Aidan is responsible for developing the strategic direction of InterTradeIreland as it seeks to deliver its legislative mandate. He is a graduate of Queen's University Belfast with an MBA and MSC in Economics. Prior to joining InterTradeIreland, Aidan was Director of the Northern Ireland Economic Council.