US-Irish relations on a high with Covid-proof transatlantic trade 

Gareth Lambe, President of American Chamber of Commerce Ireland and head of Facebook Ireland, looks ahead to the promise of another great year for US-Irish business

Friends and Irish relatives of Joe Biden attend a special event in Carlingford ,Co Louth, to celebrate his victory in US Presidential election. Picture: Brian Lawless / Maxwells/PA Wire

The onset of Covid-19 has brought huge challenges to our economy and society. But in counting our reasons to be hopeful in 2021, we can look to the anticipated performance of Ireland’s FDI sector. Shining a light on the contribution of the sector - and US companies more generally to their communities - will be an exciting challenge as I represent our dynamic and innovative membership in AmCham’s 60th year.  

Gareth Lambe, head of Facebook Ireland and newly appointed president of American Chamber of Commerce Ireland for 2021.