Head of Hillsborough Castle named new CEO of Tourism NI
Mrs McCorry will be leaving her current position as head of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens to take over from Mr McGrillen, who had been in post for a decade.
She has worked for Tourism NI in the past as the director of product development, and, before that, as director of corporate development. She has also worked for National Museums Northern Ireland as public engagement director.
Earlier in her career she specialised in inward development, working in the United States for Invest NI, the agency responsible for foreign direct investment in Northern Ireland, and also for the North England Inward Investment Agency.
At Hillsborough, Mrs McCorry oversaw the conservation and management of the royal residence.
She is also a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire and board member of Tourism Ireland and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. She is the first woman to fill the role of Tourism NI CEO.
News Catchup - Monday 9th June 2025
Mrs McCorry said: 'I am delighted to have been appointed as Tourism NI's new chief executive.
'Tourism NI is a fantastic organisation with a passionate team and I'm excited to work together to grow the tourism economy in a way that benefits communities, businesses and visitors alike.'
Ellvena Graham, chair of Tourism NI said: 'I am delighted to welcome Laura as our new chief executive.
'Laura brings with her a wealth of experience in leadership in the tourism industry and her expertise will guide Tourism NI in our ambitious plans to support the delivery of the Minister's Tourism Vision and Action Plan.
'I would like to thank our outgoing CEO, John McGrillen for his exceptional leadership of the organisation over the past 10 years and wish him well in his next chapter.'
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Mrs McCorry will be leaving her current position as head of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens to take over from Mr McGrillen, who had been in post for a decade. She has worked for Tourism NI in the past as the director of product development, and, before that, as director of corporate development. She has also worked for National Museums Northern Ireland as public engagement director. Earlier in her career she specialised in inward development, working in the United States for Invest NI, the agency responsible for foreign direct investment in Northern Ireland, and also for the North England Inward Investment Agency. At Hillsborough, Mrs McCorry oversaw the conservation and management of the royal residence. She is also a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire and board member of Tourism Ireland and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. She is the first woman to fill the role of Tourism NI CEO. News Catchup - Monday 9th June 2025 Mrs McCorry said: 'I am delighted to have been appointed as Tourism NI's new chief executive. 'Tourism NI is a fantastic organisation with a passionate team and I'm excited to work together to grow the tourism economy in a way that benefits communities, businesses and visitors alike.' Ellvena Graham, chair of Tourism NI said: 'I am delighted to welcome Laura as our new chief executive. 'Laura brings with her a wealth of experience in leadership in the tourism industry and her expertise will guide Tourism NI in our ambitious plans to support the delivery of the Minister's Tourism Vision and Action Plan. 'I would like to thank our outgoing CEO, John McGrillen for his exceptional leadership of the organisation over the past 10 years and wish him well in his next chapter.'
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- Belfast Telegraph
Head of Hillsborough Castle named new CEO of Tourism NI
Mrs McCorry will be leaving her current position as head of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens to take over from Mr McGrillen, who had been in post for a decade. She has worked for Tourism NI in the past as the director of product development, and, before that, as director of corporate development. She has also worked for National Museums Northern Ireland as public engagement director. Earlier in her career she specialised in inward development, working in the United States for Invest NI, the agency responsible for foreign direct investment in Northern Ireland, and also for the North England Inward Investment Agency. At Hillsborough, Mrs McCorry oversaw the conservation and management of the royal residence. She is also a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire and board member of Tourism Ireland and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. She is the first woman to fill the role of Tourism NI CEO. News Catchup - Monday 9th June 2025 Mrs McCorry said: 'I am delighted to have been appointed as Tourism NI's new chief executive. 'Tourism NI is a fantastic organisation with a passionate team and I'm excited to work together to grow the tourism economy in a way that benefits communities, businesses and visitors alike.' Ellvena Graham, chair of Tourism NI said: 'I am delighted to welcome Laura as our new chief executive. 'Laura brings with her a wealth of experience in leadership in the tourism industry and her expertise will guide Tourism NI in our ambitious plans to support the delivery of the Minister's Tourism Vision and Action Plan. 'I would like to thank our outgoing CEO, John McGrillen for his exceptional leadership of the organisation over the past 10 years and wish him well in his next chapter.'
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