Warm tributes have been paid to NMBI’s Finance Director, Marcus Balfe who has retired.

Members of the Board, colleagues and CEO, Sheila McClelland led tributes at both Board meetings and a special event at NMBI offices to mark the occasion.

Marcus joined NMBI from the Medical Council in 2015, after a career in the private sector working for a number of high value Irish, American and Japanese companies.

Colleagues made a number of presentations at his retirement lunch at NMBI.

Leading the tributes Ms McClelland said: “Everyone at NMBI is extremely grateful to Marcus for his dedication to the organisation, to his colleagues and to the Board. His contribution to NMBI has been immense.

“On behalf of everyone at NMBI I want to wish Marcus a long and happy retirement.”

Marcus says he has been enjoying the past few weeks by spending more time with his three grandchildren, playing a little bit more golf and trying his hand at DIY. He is also continuing his voluntary work on the Board of the charity Penny Dinners.