Ciara Concannon

Ciara Concannon has extensive experience in managing communications and developing strategies within the realms of entrepreneurship and regional development. Currently serving as the National Programme Manager for New Frontiers at Enterprise Ireland since March 2007, Ciara oversees a national entrepreneurship development programme in collaboration with technological universities across Ireland. Previous roles include Senior Executive positions in Strategy Development and Regional Development at Enterprise Ireland, where Ciara focused on formulating five-year strategies and fostering regional enterprise ecosystems. Prior experience includes serving as Press and Communications Manager at Chambers Ireland and Deputy News Editor at Clare FM. Ciara holds an Executive MBA from University College Dublin, a Certificate in Digital Marketing from Cork Institute of Technology, a BA in Communication Studies from Dublin City University, and a Diploma in Public Relations from the Public Relations Institute of Ireland.