Role of the Group:

The role of the Advisory Board is to provide guidance, support and advice to the General Manager. In the case of the Academy, advice is sought primarily in the areas of:

• Vision and strategic direction
• Funding opportunities and sponsorship
• Building the reputation and profile of the Academy

Group Members:

Declan Ryan (Chairman)

Managing Director - Irelandia Investments

Ferdinand Von Prondzynski

President - DCU

Dr Ed Walsh

Ex-President – University of Limerick

Eileen Gleeson

Chairperson - Webber Shandwick

Conor Foley

Co Founder & CEO - Worldspreads Group

Una Halligan

Government Affairs Director – HP

Reg Shaw

Ex-MD - Weyth

Deirdre Mortell

Co Founder - One Foundation

Frank Munnelly

Director - Wavestone Innovation & Creation

Cillian Ryan

Director - CSR Holdings

Enda O’Coineen

Founder - Kilcullen Kapital Partners

Sean Coughlan

Director - Social Entrepreneurs Ireland

Ann Horan

General Manager - DCU Ryan Academy

Patrick Mc Dermott

Chief Executive Officer - DCU Trust

Professor Colm O’Gorman

Prof of Entrepreneurship - DCU Business School

Gordon Mc Connell

Director of Programmes - DCU Ryan Academy