Vera McWilliam FCIEx
Trustee Director
A former vice chair of the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade, Vera McWilliams represents the Northern Ireland branch. In 2005, McWilliams, became a Fellow of the Chartered Institute, and two years later was presented with a Trophy “in appreciation of a Lifetime committed to International Trade."
McWilliams worked in manufacturing for over 20 years, ending up as export manager before her retirement in 2000 to become a full-time councillor for Newtownabbey Council (now Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council). She has served as both mayor and deputy mayor of the council and has represented Antrim and Newtownabbey abroad.
In 2019, McWilliams visited China as part of a council delegation, where she promoted international trade. She also regularly attends schools career events, promoting languages and international trade as alternative forms of employment.