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Irish Film Board Names James Hickey As New CEO

The Irish Film Board has named solicitor James Hickey as its new chief executive, to take up his post in June 2011.

Currently a partner at legal firm Matheson Ormsby Prentice, Hickey has represented both film and television production companies and talent. He is a former chairman of the Projects Arts Centre and the iconic Abbey Theatre.

Commenting on the appointment, IFB chairman James Morris said: “I am delighted that someone of the calibre and experience of James Hickey has agreed to serve as the chief executive of The Irish Film Board for the next five years. His challenge will be to continue to build on the achievements of a growing group of Irish directors, writers, actors and producers while at the same time ensuring, with the support of the industry and Government, that the growth and employment potential of the audio visual sector is achieved.”

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