1. Q. How long have you been working as Head of Finance with the Irish Heart Foundation?
A. Since November 2004, 13 years.
2. Q. Before you joined the Irish Heart Foundation what other positions did you hold?
A. I worked as the Financial Controller or Finance Director for a number of companies, mainly in the telecommunications industry.
3. Q. What appealed to you about working for the Irish Heart Foundation- why did you join?
A. I wanted to work in a smaller organisation where my experience would be of value and where the objectives were not all about making money. I also respected the work that Irish Heart Foundation and other charities were involved in.
4. Q. Who was the CEO when you joined and how many CEOS have you worked with?
A. Michael O’Shea was the CEO when I joined in 2004 and since then there has been Barry Dempsey and Tim Collins, the current CEO, so I have worked with three in total.
5. Q. What is the driver behind a successful voluntary organisation in your opinion?
A. It is important to identify and focus on activities where you can make the most impact.
6. Q. If you could invite one famous historical figure for dinner who would it be and why?
A. Leonardo da Vinci. To get an understanding of how such a brilliant and inventive mind works.
7. Q. What/who are you most proud of?
A. My family.
8. Q. Can you sum up your experience working with the Irish Heart Foundation in three words?
A. Teamwork, Caring, Rewarding.
A ban on the ‘targeted marketing’ of unhealthy food and drinks, particularly the targeting of children and young people, more research and cardiac services for women’s heart health, legislation to protect young people from nicotine addiction caused by e-cigarettes and tackling health inequality are among the key priorities outlined in a new Irish Heart Foundation Strategy.
Read MoreThe Irish Heart Foundation, with support from the Government of Ireland, has this week launched its range of printable and digital posters to help everyone join our campaign for cleaner air for healthier hearts. These assets have been designed for the public, state bodies, and businesses to raise awareness of the health impact of air pollution and the steps they can take to protect their health and the health of their families.
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