Miriam Simon is the new President of Drogheda and District Chamber, having been elected at the 131st AGM of the association.
She brings a wealth of knowledge as a business strategist and leader with more than three decades of commercial experience at the highest levels of retail and corporate advisory. She has built a formidable reputation for translating complex strategy and consumer trends into actionable,
results-driven plans that deliver sustainable growth across organisations.
Miriam’s career includes senior and board-level leadership in major international retail brands, where she led trading strategy, operational excellence, and commercial transformation. These roles span globally recognised names such as TK Maxx, Monsoon Accessorize, Life Style Sports and B&Q, giving her deep expertise in scaling performance, navigating market disruption,
and exceeding customer expectations. She is a qualified and accredited executive coach and a member of the Institute of Directors and supports innovation and enterprise through mentoring roles, including evaluation for the European Innovation Council. Committed to supporting small and medium enterprises, Miriam founded The Retail Powerhouse, a dynamic platform offering practical trading insights, masterclasses and community support that empowers independent retailers to
compete and thrive in shifting markets.
Jasmine Mathew, a member of Hands 4 Unity, will act as the Vice President for 2026, with Breanndan Casey, secretary, Robert Murray, assistant secretary and Paul Berrrill, treasurer.
Those elected to also serve on the Chamber Council are Collete Farrell, Michael Gerrard, Robert Doran, Ronan Whitty, David Walsh,William Johnson, Declan Cassidy, Elizabeth Dayspring and Lyndsey Kenny.
Tributes were paid to outgoing president, Naomi Tully, who played a leading role in advancing the chamber during her term.
Mayor Michelle Hall addressed the meeting and spoke of the importance of the chamber within the business world of the region, while Louth CC Chief Executive, David Conway, also attended and met with the chamber council members.
CEO, Hubert Murphy, reported a strong year for the chamber with a series of collaborations and networking events. Over 125 new members have also come on board since 2024, adding to the strength of the local chamber community.