28/10/2026
Guest Speaker Spotlight – Jean McCabe
We’re delighted to welcome Jean McCabe, Founder and Owner of Willow and CEO of Retail Excellence, as a guest speaker at the Tralee Chamber President’s Annual Lunch 2026.
Jean’s career is built on a spirit of adventure and a passion for retail. At just 21, she founded the Willow brand and opened her first fashion retail store in Ennis, later expanding online through willow.ie. With a background in Engineering from the University of Limerick, Jean took an unconventional route into retail and continues to bring an infectious enthusiasm for the customer experience.
A passionate advocate for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Jean is the former Chair of Ennis Chamber of Commerce and was part of the retail sector’s representation during the pandemic, ensuring members’ voices and concerns were heard. Her achievements include winning Retail Excellence Store of the Year in 2019.
Jean will bring her experience and insights into retail, entrepreneurship and the importance of supporting SMEs to this year’s President’s Lunch, exploring the challenges and opportunities facing businesses today.
• Friday, 20 November 2026
• Ballygarry Estate, Hotel and Spa
Tickets are €90 per person, with tables of 10 available for €800.
Book your place: https://bit.ly/4jv2BS3
For table bookings, contact [email protected].
Kerry Taste & Nutrition