Search for permanent independent chair opens
The Celtic Freeport is an exciting project that will unlock the widest possible opportunities for Wales by accelerating innovation and encouraging significant investment, while fast-tracking modern skills for new green industries and national decarbonisation. Following our incorporation as a company, we are seeking a Chair for an initial three year term. Leading our board which […]
Celtic Freeport takes shape with new CEO, business case and revamped digital presence
The Celtic Freeport welcomes its first permanent Chief Executive, Luciana Ciubotariu, to take this vital re-industrialisation, decarbonisation and regeneration project to fruition. She will assume her post from May 2024. Luciana brings a wealth of experience to this role, having been part of the senior management team of the Thames Freeport. Following a career in the senior […]
Welsh Labour leadership candidates back Celtic Freeport vision
Welsh Government ministers and leadership candidates, Vaughan Gething MS and Jeremy Miles MS, outlined their support for the vision behind the Celtic Freeport, as part of Wales’ just transition to a decarbonised economy. The Celtic Freeport is focused on new economic growth, future skills and manufacturing for Wales. The Freeport will create future industries for […]
Invest in Wales business reception launches Anglesey Freeport and Celtic Freeport
Over 150 guests from across the business, banks and the developer community and the UK and Welsh Governments joined Anglesey Freeport and the Celtic Freeport at an evening reception – Invest in Wales – held at the Institute of Directors (IoD) on Pall Mall on Thursday 29 February, as part of Wales Week London. The […]
Celtic Freeport seeks specialist innovation and skills input to deliver green investment vision
The Celtic Freeport has launched a candidate search for expert input into two essential workstreams – innovation and skills – both of which are critical to the development of the business case and the delivery of the green investment corridor going forward. Interested parties can find the candidate briefs here – innovation and skills – […]
Search for permanent CEO starts
The Celtic Freeport is seeking our first permanent Chief Executive to take the lead in bringing this vital project to completion. The Celtic Freeport has a vision to create a green investment corridor to help drive major inward investment, future skills development and national decarbonisation. As we develop our global development platform, we need a […]
Green light for transformational Celtic Freeport bid
The Celtic Freeport private-public bid consortium has reacted to today’s announcement it has been shortlisted by the UK and Welsh Governments for freeport status. The Celtic Freeport will deliver an accelerated pathway for Wales’ net zero economy generating over 16,000 new, green jobs and up to £5.5 billion of new investment. The transformational bid covers the […]
Momentum gathers behind transformational bid for Celtic Freeport
From Manufacturing Wales to Tata Steel UK, Ledwood Mechanical Engineering to RWE, Floventis to NPTC Group of Colleges, momentum is gathering behind a freeport bid that will accelerate Wales’ decarbonisation and act as a catalyst for the transformation of Wales’ industrial cluster. Over 100 organisations and politicians have come together to back the transformational bid […]
Ten big benefits of a successful Celtic Freeport bid
The proposed Celtic Freeport is an exciting new project promising an industrial renaissance in south west Wales creating 16,000 new jobs and £5.5bn of new inward investment all based on green energy. 1 Create 16,000 new, high-quality, well-paid, green jobs underpinned by fair working practices and inclusive workplace 2 Boost green skills opportunities for future […]
