Ms Gallagher, an of counsel at Covington and Burling LLP in Dublin, previously served as the Chamber’s vice-president from 2020 to 2022 and is the first woman to serve as president.

Jeanne Kelly, one of the founding partners of Browne Jacobson Ireland, which opened its doors this summer, has been appointed as vice-president.

Commenting on her appointment, Ms Gallagher said: “It is no secret that Brexit has created many, many challenges for British and Irish businesses doing business with each other.

“Our hope at the British Irish Chamber of Commerce is that through ongoing dialogue, we will assist companies struggling to navigate this complex landscape, and pave the way for sustained growth in both markets.”

She added: “Given the economic headwinds economies across Europe are facing and the close economic ties between the UK and Ireland, this assistance has perhaps never been so important.

“As well as helping to foster those ties, I intend to use my time as president of the Chamber to help companies focus on the growing need for genuine ESG compliance.

“And as the Chamber’s first woman president, I will seek to ensure my appointment helps empower women in business.”