Kathleen is a Senior Specialist in the Sustainability Solutions Department of Enterprise Ireland helping companies implement sustainability best practice through a range of sustainability supports from webinars and workshops to training and capital investment grants. Prior to this Kathleen worked in the Enterprise Ireland Operational Excellence Department and Shannon Aquatic Toxicity Laboratory. Kathleen holds a degree in Environmental Science and Technology from ATU Sligo, a master’s in Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Monitoring from the University of Ulster and completed a Business Sustainability Management course from the University of Cambridge.
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Shane is Managing Director at KPMG Sustainable Futures. He has 20+ years’ experience of the global construction materials market in operations, investor relations and ESG group management. He works across multiple sectors developing ESG strategies, due diligence, target setting and decarbonisation. He is an outgoing chair of the CDP Ireland Network, a committee of sustainability professionals from across Irish industry and semi-state organisations. He is currently a Non-Executive Director of ECO UNESCO, Ireland’s Environmental Education and Youth Organisation that works to conserve the environment and empower young people.
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Jack is the Director of Certifications at the for-profit subsidiary off of My Green Lab, Impact Laboratories. He is based out of Limerick, Ireland, from where he manages and supports laboratories globally, involved in the My Green Lab Certification Programme. His responsibilities have also involved the administrative work and management of the International Laboratory Freezer Challenge, My Green Lab Ambassador Programme, supporting lead generation for My Green Lab and the current project lead for the Pilot Programme with Research Ireland-funded laboratories, and a pilot with the HSE. Jack graduated from Munster Technological University in 2019.
Prior to joining My Green Lab and now Impact Laboratories, Jack had previously applied his trade within the QC laboratories of both PepsiCo and Regeneron. During his time in PepsiCo, Jack spearheaded the project for PepsiCo’s pursuit of My Green Lab Certification for a number of laboratories across multiple European PepsiCo sites.
Dr. Ann O’Connell is Head of Funded Projects for Medtech and Engineering Skills at Ibec, leading over 100 upskilling programmes across industry. With a PhD from UCD’s Centre for BioNano Interactions and a background spanning Intel, IMR, and EU-funded research, Ann brings deep expertise in digitalisation, innovation, and strategic programme development. She’s a passionate advocate for lifelong learning and skills for the future.
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Pauline O’ Flanagan, Director, Engineering Industries Ireland, an Ibec Trade Association, representing the interests of engineering business sectors in Ireland. Member of Orgalim National Council, representing European Technology Industries, Lean Business Ireland Leadership Team, Solas, Skills to Advance Micro-Qualifications Oversight Team and Midlands Advanced Manufacturing Steering Committee. Previously, Head of Funded projects for Ibec Medtech & Engineering Skillnet, Springboard & Apprenticeships. Held senior leadership positions in Medtech research and manufacturing for 15 years. Managing Director of own consultancy business for 10 years. Academic qualifications BSc (NUIG), H. Dip. App. Sc. (UG), MBA (UL), Diploma in Managing Networks (TUI), Diploma in Quality Mmt, Lean Blackbelt (UL), Certificate in Training & Development (UG).
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