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Edward Sharp Walsh | |
|---|---|
| United States Ambassador to Ireland Presumptive nominee | |
| Assuming office TBD [a] | |
| President | Donald Trump (elect) |
| Succeeding | Claire D. Cronin |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Bedminster,New Jersey |
Edward Sharp Walsh is an American businessman and philanthropist who has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the United States ambassador to Ireland. [1] [2]
Walsh is the president of the Walsh Company,a general contracting and project management firm he founded in 2003. Headquartered in Morristown,New Jersey,the company has achieved nationwide success in construction and real estate development. [2] [3] Before establishing his own firm,Walsh worked as a senior vice president at Gale &Wentworth,a diversified real estate investment and services company. [3]
From 2010 to 2018,Walsh served as chairman of the New Jersey Schools Development Authority under then-Governor Chris Christie. In this role,he oversaw significant improvements in educational infrastructure,helping modernize schools across the state. [2] [3]
In addition to his public service,Walsh has been an active supporter of the Republican Party. He was a delegate to the 2020 Republican National Convention and backed Donald Trump re-election campaign. [3]
Walsh is a dedicated philanthropist,contributing to several nonprofit organizations in Morris and Somerset counties,New Jersey. He has been recognized for his work with the American Cancer Society,Somerset Hills Learning Institute,Interfaith Food Pantry of Morristown,Employment Horizons,JVS,and Family Service of Morris County. His contributions have had a lasting impact on his local community. [3]
On December 14,2024,President-elect Donald Trump announced Walsh’s nomination as the United States ambassador to Ireland. The announcement,made via Trump’s Truth Social platform,praised Walsh’s business acumen,leadership skills,and philanthropic efforts. Trump described Walsh as a “Champion Golfer”and a valuable “asset”for the ambassadorship. [1] [2] [3]
Walsh awaits Senate confirmation to officially assume the position. If confirmed,he will succeed Claire D. Cronin,who has served as the U.S. ambassador to Ireland since February 2022. [1] [3]
Walsh lives in Bedminster,New Jersey. While he is an active golfer and community leader,additional details about his family life remain undisclosed. [2] [3]
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