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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has appointed Joanne Jennings, Jane Chambers and Alistair Eagles to serve first terms as Non-Executive Members on the Board of Warrenpoint Harbour Authority.
Speaking on the appointments Minister Kimmins said: “I am pleased to announce these important appointments. I am confident that Joanne, Jane and Alistair will use their combined significant skills and experience to aid the Executive team and enhance the Board in the task of operating, maintaining and improving the harbour in the years ahead.”
The appointments of Joanne Jennings, Jane Chambers, and Alistair Eagles, will take effect from 1 March, 1 April and 1 June 2025 respectively, and will be for a maximum of four years.
Warrenpoint Harbour Authority currently have a membership of a Chair, three Non-Executive Members, plus three vacancies, three Councillor Non-Executive Members and two Executive Members. The Members of the WHA Board currently receive remuneration of £8,275 per annum and the Chair £24,225 per annum.
The Authority is responsible for developing, maintaining, and operating Warrenpoint Port to the highest standards of efficiency, financial prudence, environmental awareness, safety, and security to the benefit of all stakeholders.
Jane Chambers
Jane Chambers is a Chartered Civil Engineer, Chartered Environmentalist and Chartered Water and Environmental Manager with a Masters Degree in Civil Engineering. Since 2016, she has been a Belfast Harbour Commissioner with remuneration of £25,900. This tenure will end before Jane takes up her new position. She holds no other public appointments.
Alistair Eagles
Alistair spent his career in the Irish Sea Ferry industry as part of the small team that founded Seatruck Ferries in 1996. He stepped down from his role as Managing Director in 2024. Alistair has an in-depth knowledge of the shipping, ports and logistics industry. Alistair is also a (pro Bono) Trustee of the Morecambe Bay Partnership. He holds no other public appointments
Joanne Jennings
Ms Joanne Jennings is a highly experienced economic development and strategy management consultant with a “Big Four” background from Deloitte. She has longstanding experience working on boards on a voluntary basis, including East Belfast and Townsend Enterprise centres, Helm Housing and the Association of Town Centre Management. She has held Chief Executive roles in Liverpool ONE and Belfast City Centre Management Company and has also served as Chair of the NI region of the Association of Town Centre Management. She holds no other public appointments at present.
