I lead the strategic planning process for ESB Group and, as Group Risk Manager/Chief Risk Officer, I am responsible for managing and delivering the company's Enterprise Risk process. Also oversee our Strategic Program Management Office (SPMO).

Responsible for leading Group Strategy Function and Strategic Planning Process for ESB (Ireland’s largest Energy Utility)

Developed and delivered a strategy to commercialise the ESB eCars business by creating a leading edge customer user experience for EV drivers, working with National and Local governments and the Automobile industry to grow adoption of electric vehicles, and unlock commercial value through innovative business models and partnerships in Ireland and the United Kingdom. Worked to secure increased policy support for electric vehicles, public funding for EV charging and to win major public sector… Show more Developed and delivered a strategy to commercialise the ESB eCars business by creating a leading edge customer user experience for EV drivers, working with National and Local governments and the Automobile industry to grow adoption of electric vehicles, and unlock commercial value through innovative business models and partnerships in Ireland and the United Kingdom. Worked to secure increased policy support for electric vehicles, public funding for EV charging and to win major public sector projects in the United Kingdom. Built and led a team of multi-disciplinary team including ICT, Operations/Engineering, Marketing/PR, Finance, Business Development and Commercial functions. Responsible for all aspects of this business including Safety, HR/People Issues and Media/Stakeholder Relationships. Show less

Worked with the Company's executive team to lead the Corporate Strategy and Planning process for ESB Group (Ireland's largest energy/electricity company). Developed and delivered a formal strategic planning process for the Executive team and the Board.

Led strategy and communications planning for eBay’s European Marketing function - including budget and channel allocation decisions. My team was also responsible for the project management of eBay's highest-priority strategic marketing campaigns. I was also responsible the health of the eBay brand in Europe and for managing all of eBay's European Above-The-Line marketing efforts (e.g. press, radio, TV).

General Manager with full P&L responsibility for eBay.ie (Ireland's largest ecommerce business). Managed a team of 9 staff.

Led strategic consulting engagements for clients in the consumer goods, retail, healthcare and private equity industries. Functional expertise includes Corporate Strategy, Marketing & Sales, Operations/Outsourcing, Strategy and Innovation and M&A.

Mergers and Acquisition, Valuation, Financial Analysis and Corporate Finance.

Worked with US Senators and Congressmen to formulate public policy legisation. Modelled financial, economic and fiscal implications of alternative polices in the areas of Tax/Budget, Crime and Social Security/Medicare. Conducted media interviews and wrote press articles to advance the foundation's policy positions.