Following an extensive and competitive process, Patricia Burns has been appointed to the board of ICC Belfast, Waterfront Hall, and Ulster Hall as a Non-Executive Director.
Patricia is Chief Financial Officer at Belfast City Airport and has 30+ years of experience driving business performance across a variety of sectors. Extensive exposure across all aspects of finance, having previously served as Director of Finance for Europe & Australia at Infrastructure Products CRH Plc. She is a highly respected leader with vast experience in business relationship management and strategic commercial operations. Patricia has in-depth board experience with a proven track record in developing high performing global businesses.
In her non-executive role, Patricia will oversee the audit, risk and compliance sub-committee of ICC Belfast, Waterfront Hall, and Ulster Hall.
Patricia joins a non-executive team which includes senior leaders of Northern Ireland’s business community, each bringing strengths in Employment Law, Technology, Facilities Management, Asset Management, Sales and Economics, under the established Chairmanship of Steve Daniels.
Patricia said, “It’s a privilege to join an impressive board working to guide and grow the business behind some of Northern Ireland’s most iconic venues. There are many opportunities for ICC Belfast, Waterfront Hall and Ulster Hall and I look forward to supporting the board’s vision for growth.”
Board Chairman, Steve Daniels said, “We are delighted to have attracted such a talented individual and we look forward to welcoming Patricia to a strong and well-established board team as we plan for an exciting and challenging period ahead.”
Patricia Burns will replace Laura Jackson, Partner at BDO, who is leaving the board. Board Chairman, Steve Daniels paid tribute to Laura, saying “On behalf of the board and leadership team I wish to extend my thanks to Laura Jackson who has been with us since 2018, which included the very challenging period of the pandemic. We are very grateful to have benefited from Laura’s insight, experience, and expertise, supporting, and guiding the growth and development of our business for more than 6 years. Her contribution over this period is deeply valued.”
