Sinéad Whelan Email and Phone Number

Walton is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for ICT research and innovation.The Institute carries out a wide spectrum of industry-informed research in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT), particularly technologies enabling communications and information services. My role as part of the Marketing Department, is to support the establishment of a nation-wide framework for the on-going applied and commercial research, focusing specifically on the… Show more Walton is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for ICT research and innovation.The Institute carries out a wide spectrum of industry-informed research in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT), particularly technologies enabling communications and information services. My role as part of the Marketing Department, is to support the establishment of a nation-wide framework for the on-going applied and commercial research, focusing specifically on the communications and project management of two EU projects. Show less

British Chamber of Commerce Abu Dhabi is an organisation focussed on promoting bilateral trade between the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. We have one objective – to enable better business outcomes for our member companies.Formed from the British Business Group Abu Dhabi (registered in 1996), the British Chamber of Commerce Abu Dhabi (BCC AD) is a not-for-profit membership organisation for companies trading between the UAE and the UK.The Chamber is part of the… Show more British Chamber of Commerce Abu Dhabi is an organisation focussed on promoting bilateral trade between the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. We have one objective – to enable better business outcomes for our member companies.Formed from the British Business Group Abu Dhabi (registered in 1996), the British Chamber of Commerce Abu Dhabi (BCC AD) is a not-for-profit membership organisation for companies trading between the UAE and the UK.The Chamber is part of the Global Business Network of the British Chambers of Commerce providing connectivity to 76 accredited chambers around the world, and 53 UK-based chambers trading world-wide.BCC AD provides its members with a local network, activities and services that are designed to:• Inform them of market conditions and trading opportunities, and prevailing policies and legislation• Connect them to potential funders, partners and customers – both in Abu Dhabi and UK• Support them in establishing, marketing and developing their business, and by asserting influence on their behalf to promote their interests. The BCC AD logo is the word Tijara (En. ‘commerce’), depicted in traditional Arabic calligraphy and emblazoned in the colours of the United Kingdom.BCC AD offers a range of membership categories, to meet the needs of all sizes and types of business, with associate membership available for interested individuals. Show less

Promoting British Business in the UAE Office management - leading the office team across daily office duties, overseeing all administrative tasks Event Management - Organising business networking and social events for BBG members and guests. Budget Control - invoicing, budgeting and overseeing all accounting processes.Liaising with the British Embassy on regional updates and communicating as relevant to BBG members.Liaising with incoming Trade Missions as prospective BBG… Show more Promoting British Business in the UAE Office management - leading the office team across daily office duties, overseeing all administrative tasks Event Management - Organising business networking and social events for BBG members and guests. Budget Control - invoicing, budgeting and overseeing all accounting processes.Liaising with the British Embassy on regional updates and communicating as relevant to BBG members.Liaising with incoming Trade Missions as prospective BBG members. Overseeing editorial and production of the quarterly magazine Capital Letter and its distribution.Generating revenue for Capital Letter magazine by selling advertising. Overseeing the maintenance of the BBG website and ensuring it is regularly updated. Maintenance of office equipment.Defining, implementing and updating office procedures.Attending BBG board meetings to give reports on functions, networking events recent and forthcoming as well as to give general office updates. Show less

My role involves: • Facilitating mutually beneficial relationships through business for UK and UAE based companies • Promoting British business in the UAE• Supporting, organising and managing: Events, Business Networking, Key Note Speaker Engagements, Sponsorship Opportunities, Corporate Conferences, Gala Dinners, Workshops and Social Engagements • Negotiating and managing vendors, suppliers, third parties • Co-ordinating the production of the BBG in house publication… Show more My role involves: • Facilitating mutually beneficial relationships through business for UK and UAE based companies • Promoting British business in the UAE• Supporting, organising and managing: Events, Business Networking, Key Note Speaker Engagements, Sponsorship Opportunities, Corporate Conferences, Gala Dinners, Workshops and Social Engagements • Negotiating and managing vendors, suppliers, third parties • Co-ordinating the production of the BBG in house publication and its distribution• Supporting the management & maintenance of the BBG website and media sites associated with the group. The British Business Group in Abu Dhabi actively promotes business between the UK, Abu Dhabi and the UAE by providing a forum for the British business community in Abu Dhabi through regular meetings, presentations and social events. In particular it helps UK companies identify new business opportunities in Abu Dhabi and the UAE. The BBG provides an essential bridge between the business community in Abu Dhabi, the UKTI team at the British Embassy and aspiring new entrants to the market, by providing advice and help to British trade missions, business groups and visitors to Abu Dhabi. The BBG has a membership of some 400 business people and is supported by a Committee and an administrative office which work to provide a busy calendar of networking activities for members and visitors. We produce a magazine every quarter about new developments and business successes which is distributed to members and other stakeholders in growing the UK’s trade with the UAE, which is available on the BBG website at www.britishbusiness.org The BBG in Abu Dhabi and its counterpart for Dubai and the Northern Emirates have a joint Committee, which co-ordinates activities of mutual benefit and issues of shared concern to their members. For further information please contact me on events@bbgauh01.ae Show less

The British Business Group in Abu Dhabi actively promotes business between the UK, Abu Dhabi and the UAE by providing a forum for the British business community in Abu Dhabi through regular meetings, presentations and social events. In particular it helps UK companies identify new business opportunities in Abu Dhabi and the UAE. The BBG provides an essential bridge between the business community in Abu Dhabi, the UKTI team at the British Embassy and aspiring new entrants to the market, by… Show more The British Business Group in Abu Dhabi actively promotes business between the UK, Abu Dhabi and the UAE by providing a forum for the British business community in Abu Dhabi through regular meetings, presentations and social events. In particular it helps UK companies identify new business opportunities in Abu Dhabi and the UAE. The BBG provides an essential bridge between the business community in Abu Dhabi, the UKTI team at the British Embassy and aspiring new entrants to the market, by providing advice and help to British trade missions, business groups and visitors to Abu Dhabi. The BBG has a membership of some 400 business people and is supported by a Committee and an administrative office which work to provide a busy calendar of networking activities for members and visitors. We produce a magazine every quarter about new developments and business successes which is distributed to members and other stakeholders in growing the UK’s trade with the UAE, which is available on the BBG website at www.britishbusiness.org The BBG in Abu Dhabi and its counterpart for Dubai and the Northern Emirates have a joint Committee, which co-ordinates activities of mutual benefit and issues of shared concern to their members. For further information please contact me on events@bbgauh01.ae Show less

As Marketing Executive and interim Marketing Manager I was one half of the marketing team whom oversaw the launch of the first international flagship House of Fraser department store, in 2013 in Abu Dhabi. I devised and implemented a launch campaign including ATL and BTL media, events, endorsements and sales strategies.

Press Officer for Aurora Fashions Ireland. PR practitioner responsible for the daily management of 5 fashion brands in Ireland. Brands include Karen Millen, Coast, Oasis, Warehouse and Bastyan.