Laura Farrell Email & Phone Number

Youghal, Ie

Dublin 2, Ie

Chief Executive Officer at Retirement Planning Council of Ireland clg (RPC) the leading body that guides people in navigating their transition from work into retirement. In my role as Chief Executive Officer, I work closely with the Board of Directors to develop and deliver RPC’s strategic plan. I lead a team of support staff, course leaders and specialists in the development and delivery of our suite of mid-career transition and pre-retirement courses nationwide. - Developed PRC's Online Digital Learning Portal within 3 months of my appointment, allowing RPC to reopen virtually after a 12-month hiatus in trading due to Covid-19 - Restored RPC's revenue to pre-pandemic levels within 18 months of my appointment- Expanded RPC's offering through the design and development of a new Mid-Career Planning Programme which has been successfully piloted with a sizeable state entity- Currently exploring the development of a Senior Enterprise Programme with a number of potential partners- Created partnerships with the Business Post and MoneyCube which profile RPC's work at the annual Pension Summit and annual Pension Awareness Week- Developing RPC's reach into an international eco-system of organisations which affords RPC access to the latest research and thought leadership relevant to our mission- Delivers media engagements promoting the mission and work of RPC

Delivered strategic, commercial and operational advisory to a charity, established by a group of IFSC companies, providing financial support to projects and community organisations in Dublin's inner city.

Dublin, Ie

Member of a three-person leadership team that defined and developed the strategy for Ireland's insurance industry advocacy body. - Made a significant contribution in growing corporate membership from 80 to 130- Created II's Strategic Alliance Partnerships- Substantially grew Associate Membership Category- Worked with Strategic Alliance Partners and Associate members to develop a compelling engagement portfolio of more than 40 annual events for full members (i.e. insurance companies)- Contributed on behalf of the Industry to Ireland's International Financial Services 2025 Strategy- Advocacy lead on three portfolios - Talent, EDI, Sustainable Finance- Created the Insurance Industry Inclusion Task Force- Chaired the Sustainable Finance Green Ireland Committee- Developed new insight/educational initiatives including an accredited Leadership Development programme in collaboration with IFS Skillnet Ireland- Secured II as host of Insurance Europe General Assembly & International Conference. Hosted in Ireland for the first time, grew delegate numbers by 50%- Headed II's Award Winning Anti-Fraud Public Awareness Campaign from tender to execution

Dublin, Dublin, Ie

Developed and executed IMI's first integrated marketing strategy, spanning strategic brand positioning to tactical campaigning focused on client/member acquisition, retention, and revenue generation.Previous roles held within the Irish Management Institute:- - Sales and Business Services Manager - Manager of Custom Programmes

B2B Relationship Management & Business Development Marketing to Key Business Intermediaries

Dublin, Ie

Digital Terrestrial Television Network - Strategic B2B Business DevelopmentMember of Network Division Management TeamSales Team Leadership

St Johns Road West, Dublin 8, Ie

Digital Television Offering -Strategic B2B Business DevelopmentSales Team Leadership

Diploma In Strategy And Innovation

Certificate In Public Affairs

Imi Diploma In Strategic Marketing Management

Management Development & Organisational Development - Certificate

Bbs, Business