Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

New appointees with Ardonagh Group, Ethos, Legal & General Investment Management, European Union Military Staff, Wrightbus and Galway City Irish Language Plan

New roles: (top row, left to right) Rory Best, Shana Singh, Steven de Vries; (bottom row) Seán White, Neil Collins and Micheál Óg Mac Aoidh.

Here is a selection of people starting new roles with Ardonagh Group, Ethos, Legal & General Investment Management, European Union Military Staff, Wrightbus and Galway City's new Irish Language Plan.

Rory Best has been appointed as director of development with insurance broker Ardonagh Group. The Irish rugby star, a former Ulster, Ireland and British & Irish Lions captain will work with the executive teams across the group, including its subsidiary Arachas. He will campaign for its community and charity projects and will be appointed to the board of Ardonagh Community Trust. From Poyntzpass in Co Down, he won 124 caps for Ireland. From a farming family, he holds a degree in Agriculture from Queen’s University Belfast. Since retiring from rugby, he has predominantly focused on his charitable endeavours and is a passionate philanthropist. He will lend his voice to work with Ardonagh in support of mental health awareness and other issues affecting young people.