New leadership eyes bold growth for NI business

Phoenix Energy CEO Kailash Chada has been appointed president of the Northern Ireland Chamber — a move signalling a renewed focus on competitiveness, trade resilience and decarbonisation. With a background spanning energy, finance, and banking, Chada brings a strategic mindset shaped by three decades of leadership across the UK.

His message to business is clear: think big, use dual market access as leverage, and see decarbonisation not as a hurdle, but a commercial opportunity. With new geopolitical pressures and cost burdens testing firms, Chada aims to help Northern Ireland’s business community shift from reactive to proactive — particularly in transport, logistics, and high-growth sectors.

For transport leaders navigating red tape, tariffs and sustainability targets, Chada’s agenda could prove pivotal in unlocking long-term value.

Read the full article to see what his lead ership means for your sector.