Kevin Sherry
Kevin Sherry is the interim chief executive of Enterprise Ireland, an organization focused on supporting Irish businesses and driving economic growth. Under his leadership, Enterprise Ireland has launched a new strategy aimed at creating 275,000 jobs by 2029 and increasing exports to €50 billion. Sherry emphasizes the importance of scaling Irish companies through international growth and innovation, positioning them as key drivers of the Irish economy.
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Kevin Sherry acknowledges that the overall new jobs numbers among client companies have come down over the past five years.
Nervousness pervades the Irish jobs market as days of strong multinational sector growth recede – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-30
In a statement, Kevin Sherry, interim CEO of Enterprise Ireland, thanked Mr Carey for his commitment as EI chairman.
Michael Carey steps down as chair of Enterprise Ireland and Housing Agency – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-13
Kevin Sherry is the interim CEO of Enterprise Ireland who presented the new strategy.
EI’s new CEO must think big to help domestic businesses scale to create next ‘Kerry Group or Smurfit’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-01Kevin Sherry, who has been interim chief executive since March, will return to his previous position of executive director.
Enterprise Ireland names Jenny Melia as new CEO – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-30
Kevin Sherry is the interim chief executive of Enterprise Ireland, urging companies to seek support amid tariff changes.
US measures come into force amid warning of ‘major’ levy on pharmaceuticals – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-09
Kevin Sherry is the interim chief executive of Enterprise Ireland who discussed the new strategy for job growth.
New Enterprise Ireland strategy aims to support 275,000 jobs by 2029 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-05