American Chamber unveils Paul Sweetman as its new CEO

US Ambassador to Ireland, Claire D Cronin, highlights $1 trillion annual value of US-Ireland trade and investment relationship

Paul Sweetman, newly appointed as CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland.

The American Chamber of Commerce Ireland has announced Paul Sweetman as its incoming CEO; he succeeds Mark Redmond, who departs AmCham at the end of March after ten years as CEO.

Mr Sweetman brings significant experience to his new role with AmCham, an independent group that promotes transatlantic business relationships, and represents the interests of companies with operations in Ireland and the USA.

Mark Redmond, who is due to step down as CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland at the end of March. 

Mr Sweetman’s most recent role was as managing partner of public affairs consultancy Instinctif Partners. He has also held senior roles with Ibec, including director of Financial Services Ireland, director of Technology Ireland, head of transport and public-private partnership policy and, environment policy executive.

Elaine Murphy, president of AmCham and site lead with Signify Health Ireland, said: “We are delighted to appoint someone with the breadth and depth of experience and leadership that Paul possesses.

“Over the course of his career to date he has developed a deep understanding of the US multinational sector in Ireland, a track record of impactful advocacy at the most senior level and a strategic awareness of how to lead business membership organisations. Our board, team and membership greatly look forward to Paul leading AmCham on its next phase of growth and innovation.”

 Paul Sweetman has served as a board member of Digital Europe, Fastrack into IT (FIT), Gaisce — The President’s Award and the Data Governance Board for Ireland’s Public Service.

A graduate of UCD and Virginia Tech, USA, Paul also holds a Certificate in ESG from UC Berkeley Law and has completed leadership programmes at TU Dublin and Oxford University.

Paul Sweetman said: “I am both honoured and excited to be appointed as AmCham CEO. AmCham is recognised as Ireland’s leading international business representative organisation.

“I greatly look forward to working with our 2024 President, Elaine Murphy, our Board and the AmCham Team to bring AmCham to the next level as a world-class membership organisation and support our global-leading membership across Ireland.” 

 

Meanwhile, US Ambassador to Ireland, Claire D Cronin, said: "We welcome the appointment of Paul Sweetman as the incoming CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland. Paul brings a wealth of experience to the role and I wish him every success." 

The US-Ireland trade and investment relationship exceeded $1 trillion in 2022. Almost 1,000 US-owned firms operate in Ireland, with an investment value of nearly $574bn (€527bn).

Ambassador Cronin also noted that Ireland’s educated workforce, legal certainty, and conducive business culture make it an ideal location for US companies to locate their European and international headquarters. As a member of both the EU and the Eurozone, Ireland continues to be a prime investment destination for US companies.

"I look forward to working closely with Paul and the American Chamber team as we continue to grow and strengthen the two-way US-Irish trade and investment relationship," Ambassador Cronin said.