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WRI is a trusted partner for change. Using research-based approaches, we work globally and in focus countries to meet people’s essential needs; to protect and restore nature; and to stabilize the climate and build more resilient communities. We aim to fundamentally transform the way the world produces food, uses energy and designs its cities to create a better future for all. We work across several topics affecting people, nature and the climate. A key part of our theory of change involves forging trusted partnerships with governments, businesses, research organizations, civil society groups and others to bring the right change-makers together. Learn more about WRI’s 100+ projects, coalitions and initiatives. WRI has nearly 1,800 staff located around the world. In addition to global initiatives and a coordinated regional presence in Africa and Europe, we prioritize work in 12 focus countries: Brazil, China, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda and the United States.At WRI's Global Restoration Insitute, I get to work with talented people who are driven, focused, and passionate about changing how we interact with, and impact our world. Whether it's restoring forests and land, oceans and rivers, improving transportation's impact on climate, or indeed empowering people through true capacity building (don't just say it - do it!), WRI has a true mission for change. My current focus is overseeing our $100M Restore Local initiative across Africa while also supporting 20x20 Programs in Latin America. I work across our US, LAM and Africa teams to drive excellence in operational, financial, and talent management. What's not to love about all that? Working with GRI leaders who are as passionate about their internal talent as they are about our external mission is a special experience to behold. I am so proud to be part of WRI's Global Restoration Initiative!

Denise O’Reilly is the Chief Operations Officer of the Development Practice at Kantar Public, Washington, D.C. Having joined Kanter in July 2019 as the Global Head of Operations, she moved to Chief Operations Officer in January 2020, adding responsibility for the African offices in Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa. Denise works closely with local offices to enhance Kantar's offer across Africa and ensure "global best practice delivered locally". Her role sees her mentoring and coaching local staff in consulting skills, marketing, client management, operational excellence, contract compliance, and service delivery. She provides mentoring and growth support at all career levels to empower and develop skills and and confidence, moving them from data collection services to full-service consulting. She works with local IT, FInance, HR, and Contracts teams and engages and consults with local governments, NGOs, non-profits. She plays the role of liaison between internal and external stakeholders, providing technical and operational guidance wherever she is needed. Denise uses her breadth of experience from her prior role as President/CEO of InterMedia (a global consulting non-profit she integrated into Kantar). She has evidence of success in her short time at Kantar having supported and co-written several contracts that saw awards in new areas of expertise for Kantar, including Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Behavior Change, Policy Research, and Evidence for change. Denise credits her success to working with highly creative, talented, experienced colleagues across her teams. Denise holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing (UCD, Ireland), an Adv. Dip in International Law, Marketing & Distribution (LIE, UK); an Adv. Dip in Marketing & Management I & II (C&G, UK). Denise speaks fluent English, Gaelic & French. She is a dual passport holder of the United States of America & the Republic of Ireland.

In August 2015, the InterMedia Board promoted Denise to the position of Chief Operating Officer & Interim President & CEO of InterMedia. In October 2016, the Board made Denise the official President & CEO of InterMedia after a successful year as Interim. The Board recognized Denise as being a proven leader with solid research skills, business vision and the ability to build strong teams across the organization (Washington DC, Nairobi and overseas). Denise’s responsibilities include operational oversight and leadership, resource management, business development, project management, fiscal oversight and control and leading the entire organization though leadership change. Her skill base is broad and relies on her depth and wealth of knowledge of research through several lens having worked in many sectors of business not least of which was commercial market research, consulting, non-profit and international development. Denise has held multiple positions at InterMedia including Global Director, Qualitative Director, Chief of Staff, and Director of Operations and thus is highly qualified to lead InterMedia forward. On the research side, she has worked on projects from client brief through to presentations including concept and proposal design, project management, monitoring and evaluation project management, analysis, insight generation and preparation and presentation of findings. She joined InterMedia in November 2005 with 16+years’ commercial market experience, international global research and government research.Denise’s previous appointments include Consumer Planning Manager (Guinness), Diageo Ireland and Associate Director, Millward Brown, Ireland. She also has more than ten years’ experience in international trade & exports. She has a bachelor’s degree in marketing and market research, an advanced degree in International Law, Marketing and Global Distribution. Denise speaks French and Gaelic.

 Total Revenue accumulated for MBIMS to date: EU €450,000 Project Management: Management and supervision of Qualitative/ Quantitative projects - Proposal/Brief to Presentation to Clients. Responsibility for large scale projects on behalf of Top 10 Clients Report Writing, questionnaire design, topic guides, presentations. Moderation, depth interviews, PFI’s, ad testing and workshops in all sectors. Liaison with MBUK, MBUSA and all other Millward Brown offices. Category Management research focusing on consumer behavior and attitudes. Advertising/marketing combined research - Ad testing with emphasis on segmentation of consumers and targeted advertising initiatives. Online research, particularly media, telecommunications, IT and student/teenage research All other standard market research project work

 Consumer Exploration: Conduct “deep dives” into specific consumer groups - identify opportunities for Guinness, tcut’s, Guinness brand & The ‘new’ Irish (Immigrants to Ireland) Understanding Competitors Bulmers performance review - identify areas of threat and opportunity for Diageo. Assess consumer loyalty and activity driving loyalty Redesign TCUTS giving a clear overview of needs, motivations and brand commitment. Drive outputs of ConsumerScope into Strat. Planning/GAME planning for Guinness Ireland. The Off-trade Activity: Packaging research on GDIC - implications and design changes. To carry out Viper Phase 2, a consumer taste test Hurling Sponsorship: Understand GNS/Hurling relationship and GNS Sponsorship in POS. RM Programme: Develop and drive set up of panel to track RM programme Advertising Development - Hurling & Extra Cold. Qual pre-testing, Link & On-going tracking. A&P Affectiveness - Support GNS brand team in the use of measurement tools for sponsorship (tracker Amarach), PR and promotions, e.g. gigs, etc. Liaise with external agencies for Guinness Brand – write/prepare briefs; supervise outputs.

 Oversight of all research projects across teams. Project management & delivery of results to clients. Training of Junior staff in qualitative & quantitative techniques Depth interviewing and focus group moderation for key client accounts (using in house viewing facility) Lead of business development initiatives and development of new online qualitative practice area. (online focus groups and interviewing using online tools) Sectors: FMCG’s; Alcohol/Soft Drinks; Motor; Pharma; Telecom; Toiletries; Financial

 Responsible for qualitative & quantitative research Project management & delivery of results to clients. Training of Junior staff in qualitative & quantitative techniques Depth interviewing and focus group moderation for key client accounts Responsible for management of Financial Services  Sectors: FMCG’s; Alcohol/Soft Drinks; Motor; Pharma; Telecom; Toiletries; Financial

 Managing Benchmark Division - Responsible for Budget of £120,000+  Development of customer service performance measures & benchmarks Market research and analysis on qualitative and quantitative projects Qualitative Moderator and depth interview specialist. Delivery of results to senior management and clients Research: face-to-face, depths, groups, CATI, data analysis, presentations. Project management on teams of specialist internal/external consultants Sectors: Food & Drinks; Tourism; Pharmaceuticals; Financial; Motor trade.

 Overseas Liaison officer and personal assistant duties for CEO. Overseas order processing and preparation of shipping documentation Preparation of tenders & orders for Europe, Asia, Middle/Far East and Americas Preparation of regulatory documentation (medicines/dangerous drugs) with Embassies/Departments of Health, FDA and Chambers of Commerce Co-ordination of functions between Dublin Office & export plant. Government & client tender pricing and dispatch of quotations. Customer liaison with all major clients overseas. Product license applications to FDA, DOH, Embassies & Consulates. Assistant in Home Market Pharmacy & Healthcare Departments