Functional Skills

Accounting
Finance Transformation
Operations Management
Commercial Strategy
Communications
Enterprise Report Management (ERM)
Environmental Health & Safety
Operating Model Design
Operational Risk Management
Regulatory Compliance
Sustainable Procurement
Transportation & Logistics
Value Chain Analysis

Certifications

ACAAdvanced Certification Administrator

Sector Experience

Agriculture
Business Services
Social & Public Sector
Transportation & Logistics
Travel & Hospitality

Notable Clients

MOSS Earth
Big 4 Accounting
Top Consulting Firms

Experience

Founder NorthStar ESG Advisory Management Consulting
Founder
6/2025 - Present
At NorthStar ESG, I lead client engagements, providing tailored ESG and climate strategies that align with regulatory requirements and drive meaningful sustainability outcomes.
daa Group Corporate Strategy & Development
Net Zero Strategy Lead
4/2024 - 5/2025
• Developed the Group's first Net Zero Project Delivery Plan integrating Scope 1, 2, and 3 targets.
• Designed Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Level 4+ roadmap for Dublin Airport, aligning operational strategy, stakeholder partnerships, and emissions reductions.
• Led strategic engagement with national and EU regulators on aviation decarbonisation.
• Supported SBTi-aligned emissions strategy and compliance with environmental disclosure legislation.
Ernst & Young (EY) Management Consulting
Manager, Climate Change & Sustainability Services
8/2023 - 11/2024
• Delivered ESG strategy and regulatory readiness for clients across sectors (e.g. tourism, technology and infrastructure).
• Led full SBTi submission and decarbonisation planning for major Irish hotel group.
• Conducted gap assessments and disclosures aligned with CSRD, GHG Protocol and IFRS S1/S2.
• Supported international regulatory analysis and climate risk mitigation planning.
FoodCloud Operations
Transport & Sustainability Manager
6/2020 - 8/2023
• Built and implemented first GHG inventory and climate strategy for Ireland's leading surplus food NGO.
• Delivered Ireland's first embodied carbon report on food waste.
• Designed ISO 14001-aligned EMS and led EU/national policy engagement on food systems.
Ryanair Holdings Operations
Operations
3/2017 - 8/2019
• Managed complex, high-pressure operational environments with direct climate, energy, and logistics dimensions.
• Represented airline stakeholders in multi-agency collaborations, infrastructure transitions, and policy forums.
• Supported regulatory engagement and programme delivery across multiple airports.
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Dublin Airport Corporate Strategy & Development
Project Executive (Fixed Term
3/2016 - 3/2017
• Supported airport-wide operational transformation program with PwC.
• Delivered operational standards design and scenario modelling for growth strategies.
• Represented Dublin Airport's operations at project, stakeholder, and program board level.
• Supported senior management during a major shift and line management reorganization.
British Airways Product Management / Strategy
Executive Stakeholder & Contract Management
3/2014 - 2/2016
• Managed strategic relationships with Heathrow Airport, UK Border Force, and third party providers.
• Led British Airways' operational withdrawal from Terminal 1 as airline and AOC representative.
• Oversaw performance improvements and stakeholder engagement across Terminals 1, 3, and 5.
• Managed flexing of the Common Travel Area, supporting domestic/international gate usage.
British Airways Operations
Customer Operations Manager
11/2012 - 3/2014
• Led large team of shift agents and supervisors in live airport operations.
• Maintained safety and on-time performance across high-volume daily passenger flows.
• Coordinated disruption responses and ensured service-level targets.