Archibald Appoints New Invest NI Board Members

0:00That's your update from Europe News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Economy Minister Saima Hay Archibald just tapped five new members for the Invest and I Board, kicking off with former Finance Minister Mayer Teen Mouil-Wah. He's a ex-Belfast Lord Mayor and Sin Fe N MLA from WestBelfast, bringing his media background from owning the Belfast Media Group. The appointments started April 1st for three-year terms, paying 15,565 pounds a year each. Joining him are Fiona Derry, co-owner of the Derry Group Logistics firm and a qualified solicitor, plus Emma Garrett, CEO of Malice Enterprise Park, and a director at Enterprise N I. Then there's Peter Lynch, head of WestBelfast Partnership Board with Deep Community Ties and Economist Andrew Webb, Fresh Office Chief Economist. Gig at Grant Thornton and now leading at OCO Global. These picks mix experience from business, community work, and economic analysis, aiming

1:04to boost Invest and I's push on key issues. The Minister highlighted how their know-how will drive more good jobs, higher productivity, greener operations, and even growth across regions. All this follows the official code from Northern Ireland's Public Appointments Commissioner, keeping things transparent and proper. With this refresh board, Northern Ireland's economy gets a solid shot at hitting those big goals. Head on.