I manage a number of diverse teams across a range of areas including - Environment and Planning- Investment and Innovation- Product Development.

I was responsible for policy development in tourism sectors such as marine tourism, outdoor adventure, eco and green tourism.

I was hired in 2007 as Fáilte Ireland's first Environment Officer and I covered three large areas of 1. Training and supporting tourism businesses to improve performance and cut costs; 2. Gathering and dissemination of research and insights into sustainable tourism to support the sector;3. Fulfill Fáilte Ireland's role as a prescribed body in planning law by commenting on planning applications and working with Local Authorities to prepare County Development Plans.

I joined Mott McDonald Pettit in late 2000 as a graduate environmental consultant and over my time in the company progressed to the role of the Senior Environmental Scientist on the team. I was key account manager on a number of large scale multi-disciplinary projects across the tourism, energy, construction and engineering sectors, for both public and private sector clients.I was also the Head Internal Environmental Reviewer on all (>€100k) MMP project proposals, and also had… Show more I joined Mott McDonald Pettit in late 2000 as a graduate environmental consultant and over my time in the company progressed to the role of the Senior Environmental Scientist on the team. I was key account manager on a number of large scale multi-disciplinary projects across the tourism, energy, construction and engineering sectors, for both public and private sector clients.I was also the Head Internal Environmental Reviewer on all (>€100k) MMP project proposals, and also had responsibility for the recruitment, training and management of new team members. Show less