Cork businessman Aaron Mansworth named president of Cork Business Association

The managing director of Trigon Hotels Aaron Mansworth has been elected as the new president of the Cork Business Association (CBA).

Mr Mansworth was elected at the CBA’s 67th annual general meeting at the Metropole Hotel on Wednesday evening.

Mr Mansworth is taking over the reins from Kevin Herlihy who had a successful two-year term as president during what was a challenging time for businesses in the city and who will continue to play an active role with the CBA and support Mr Mansworth in his new role.

A well-known and well-liked Cork businessman, Mr Mansworth is responsible for the Metropole Hotel, Cork International Hotel, and Cork Airport Hotel which are all run under the Trigon Hotel Group.

In addition to his voluntary role with the CBA, including serving as vice president over the past year, he is on the board of Visit Cork and is on the national management and council of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF)

Addressing assembled members at the AGM, Mr Mansworth said: “It is a privilege to follow in the footsteps of my predecessors, some exceptional business leaders, who have been serving this dynamic and vibrant business community for 67 years.

Our new five-year strategy paves the way for exciting changes, including the division of our organization into five dynamic working groups.

"These groups will play a crucial role in enhancing our structure and effectiveness, ensuring that we are better equipped to meet the evolving needs of our members and the wider community.

“As I step into this role, I am mindful of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead and I am committed to ensuring Cork Business Association plays a pivotal role in our city’s growth and progress.”