Paul Hannigan has been appointed chairperson of the Donegal Local Development Clg.
Mr Hannigan, Head of College at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal, has had a distinguished career in higher education.
He played a pivotal role in the institution’s development and its transition into Atlantic Technological University in 2022.
Several new directors have also been appointed to the Board of Donegal Local Development County.
These are Dean Gillespie, Rosaleen Doherty, Eunan Cunnigham, Teresa Ní Ghallachóir, Cllr Michael McMahon and Cllr Declan Meehan and Edel Patton.