Dr. Tim O’Connor<strong> </strong>runs his own business providing strategic advice and support to Irish and international companies. Tim’s clients include a mix of public and private sector companies involved in renewable energy, communications, tourism, and research and development in bio-chemicals. He also holds non-executive directorships and serves on the Boards of numerous not-for-profits, including the International Centre for Local and Regional Development (ICLRD).
Prior to starting his own business in March 2010, Tim had a 37-year career in the Irish Public Service, most recently serving as Secretary General to the President of Ireland (2007- 2010). He was part of the negotiating team for the Good Friday Agreement and subsequently held the position as the inaugural Joint Secretary of the North South Ministerial Council from 1999 to 2005. Tim has also held foreign postings in the Irish Embassies in both Bonn and Washington DC, and most recently in New York as Consul General. Tim holds Honorary Doctorates from NUI Maynooth (2005), Quinnipiac University (Connecticut, USA) (2007) and the University of Ulster (2009).
<a href="mailto:timoconnor@ireland.com">timoconnor@ireland.com</a>
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