Benny Cullen

Benny Cullen is an accomplished professional with a strong background in research, evaluation, and innovation within the sports sector. Currently serving as the Director of Research and Innovation at Sport Ireland since September 2017, Benny leads initiatives focused on improving participation, performance, and governance in sports. Prior roles include Partnerships and Governance Manager at Waterways Ireland and Dublin Docklands Programme Manager at Canoeing Ireland. Earlier in the career, Benny held positions such as Training and Development Manager at Tonkin + Taylor and Civil Environmental Engineer at Fahy Fitzpatrick Consulting Engineers. Benny's educational credentials include a Master's degree in Applied Social Research from Trinity College Dublin and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from University College Dublin.