Pauline O’ Flanagan, Director, Engineering Industries Ireland, Ibec’s newest Trade Association, representing the interests of engineering business sectors in Ireland. Member of Orgalim, representing European Technology Industries. Member of Lean Business Ireland Leadership Team and Solas, Skills to Advance Micro-Qualifications Oversight Team. 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. (NUIG), MBA (UL), Diploma in Managing Networks (TUI), Diploma in Quality Mmt, Lean Blackbelt (UL), Certificate in Training & Development (NUIG).