Charity Trustees

Ballymena Business Centre has a Board of Directors who as Trustees of the Charity give of their time on a non-commercial basis and have a diverse mix of skills providing strong leadership, high standards of corporate governance and are entrepreneurial in their vision.

James Perry MBE
Vice Chairman Appointed Deputy Lieutenant for County Antrim

​Mr Perry’s appointment was the final commission by HM Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Joan Christie, CVO, OBE, who stepped down at the end of June 2019.  Mr Perry was recognised in 2017 on the Queen’s Birthday Honours by receiving an MBE for his services to the community in Ballymena.  A chartered accountant by profession, Mr Perry, from Gracehill, has held senior management positions in Northern Ireland Electricity and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board and ran a family business in Ahoghill.

Sir William Wright CBE
Founding Chairman Awarded Freedom of the Borough

Ballymena Business Centre founding chairman Sir William Wright CBE was awarded the Freedom of the Borough of Mid and East Antrim in January 2019.  This honour pays tribute to individuals and organisations who have made an outstanding contribution to public life.  Sir William is a true entrepreneur who has made a tremendous contribution to the local economy.  Despite worldwide success Sir William was rooted in his home town of Ballymena providing inspiration and support to those embarking upon their entrepreneurial journey.