About LEDCOM
The catalyst for enterpreneurial growth
A local economic development company with community at its heart
LEDCOM is a business enterprise company which inspires business growth in the community by nurturing entrepreneurs and businesses at all stages of their journey.
Our Mission
Within LEDCOM, we focus on developing our local economy by nurturing start-ups and businesses in their journey to success and providing complete professional services for all in our community.
Meet the LEDCOM team
Meet our team of individuals who are committed to providing quality, professional services, tailored to your individual needs.
Ken Nelson
Chief Executive Officer
(Holder of the Queen’s Award for
Enterprise Promotion)
ken.nelson@ledcom.org Ext 216
David Gillespie
General Manager
david.gillespie@ledcom.org Ext 220
June Scullion
Finance Officer
june.scullion@ledcom.org Ext 214
Anne Taylor
Community Engagement Officer
anne.taylor@ledcom.org Ext 215
Catherine Henderson
Business and Marketing Executive
catherine.henderson@ledcom.org Ext 218
Dr. Michael van der Merwe
Business Operations Executive
mike.vdm@ledcom.org Ext 217
Nigel Taylor
Facilities Officer
nigel.taylor@ledcom.org Ext 219
Our Board of Directors
Arthur Henderson MBE
David McClean
Eleanor McCann
Hazel Bell OBE
Henry Fletcher
Jim Mcllroy
John Shannon
John Somerville
Maureen Stewart
Mervyn Watley
Prof Norman Apsley
Roy Beggs
Our History
Timeline
1985
LEDCOM was officially established.
2004
Willowbank Business Park was officially opened.
2015
LEDCOM celebrated thirty years of service.
2021
LEDCOM opened the Work Cube in Ballyclare.
Social Impact
As one of Northern Ireland’s leading social enterprises, LEDCOM is a centre of excellence for economic development and enterprise. The LEDCOM Charity Group includes LEDCOM, Business Led and Heritage Experience.
Their services focus around three core areas: start-up and growth, property and conferencing and community engagement. These services are designed to provide the highest level of support for all businesses whilst nurturing and developing the local community.
LEDCOM is recognised as a key player in terms of economic growth and employment in the region.