David Branagan is a business professional with over a decade of experience in leadership roles across multiple sectors. He works for Fingal Chamber, a business advocacy group, where he oversees strategic communications, member engagement, and partnerships. David regularly hosts events featuring senior government ministers and key industry stakeholders, and he acts as a spokesperson in local, national, and European forums, as well as in the media.Prior to his role in Fingal Chamber, David served as a Communications Advisor in the State Government of Victoria, Australia, where he worked across a diverse range of departments, including Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources; Health and Human Services; and Multicultural Affairs and Social Cohesion.He also previously led Dundalk IT Students' Union, an educational support organisation with over 5,000 members, advocating for student welfare, representing their interests, and enhancing campus life through support services and events.Having served on the Board of Draíocht arts centre since 2022, David has played a key role in their commercial subcommittee and contributed to the development of their 2024-2029 strategy. His experience managing high-level public events, combined with his deep-rooted belief in the power of community engagement, aligns with Draíocht’s mission to foster creativity and make the arts accessible to all.