Alison McGardle
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SRI Executive
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Ireland
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant, Strategy Practice
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Dec 2020 - Present
Founded in 1997, SRI Executive was initially conceived as an executive search firm focused solely on the Not for Profit and Life Science sector. Since then, we have evolved and developed, becoming a global consulting practice specialising in Search and Strategy. Working with many global organisations across the Not for Profit and Sustainable Development sector, SRI has developed an executive programme which is relevant, distinct and provides tangible results, for our global leaders, within these respective fields. With a mission to drive change, at both a local and global level, we at SRI have continually championed organisations who have committed themselves to making a lasting difference across the world. Having partnered with over 200 organisations across the Not for Profit and Sustainable Development sector, we not only understand the culture, values and ethos of the international development landscape, but also the difficulties associated with it. As many organisations seek to stay relevant, deliver the best possible services and provide the skills required, they look to SRI to assist them to provide them with the senior executive talent and strategic expertise to make a lasting difference in the world.
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icap Immigrant Counselling and Psychotherapy
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United Kingdom
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Committee Member
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Aug 2018 - Present
icap is a registered charity providing high quality counselling and psychotherapy to help people heal their lives and deal with emotional trauma, depression and risk of suicide.Originally founded to meet the needs of Irish immigrants resident in Britain, we continue today to support the Irish community as well as people from other communities. People come from all walks of life, as emotional distress can affect anyone at different times of their lives.
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Women's Irish Network UK
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United Kingdom
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Committee Member
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Apr 2020 - Present
WIN is a voluntary organisation that provides a space where women can network in a positive and relaxed atmosphere. Ultimately, our aim is to help women feel more confident and to bring them closer to achieving their ambitions in life.“WIN was founded in 1998 by Nessa O’Neill and Mary Clancy, to help Irish women overcome challenges they encounter in the workplace. The Women’s Irish Network has since evolved into an organisation that welcomes women of all nationalities, and hosts events where women enjoy the camaraderie that leads to enduring friendships and business relationships. The group has also now raised over half a million pounds for charities dedicated to the service of women and children.”
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IIBN - Irish International Business Network
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United Kingdom
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Internet Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advisory Board Member
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Dec 2018 - Present
IIBN is a global, not for profit organisation which brings together the elite of Irish business men and women. The objective of IIBN is to facilitate greater communication and connectivity between successful Irish business people all over the world with a view to identifying and exploiting opportunities. Headquartered in London, IIBN also has chapters in New York, Ireland and Central Eastern Europe (CEE). In brief, IIBN has explicitly established three main objectives:- To network and to facilitate networking among members at local and global level- To foster entrepreneurship and to nurture Irish entrepreneurs- To Mentor the next generation of Irish entrepreneursI am on IIBN's advisory board; supporting the network's growth.
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Teneo
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Consultant, Strategy Centre of Excellence
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Oct 2019 - Dec 2020
Senior Consultant in Teneo's Strategy Centre of Excellence in London. Responsibilities included:- Company purpose, strategic positioning, and narrative development.- Advisory on organisational design and benchmarking and culture best practice.- Communications strategies for sustainability initiatives, public engagements, and rebuttal messaging.- Primary research including stakeholder interviews and surveys. Also received MRS training in moderating focus groups.- Secondary research including reputational risk analysis, PESTLE, media audits, polling, and stakeholder research.- Process development and project management for all of the above.- Supporting the development of Teneo’s reputation and trust Intellectual Property: delivering data, insight and best practice on the corporate affairs function. This includes the development and continuous review of best practice benchmarks, insight and thought leadership.
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Consultant, Strategy Centre of Excellence
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Aug 2018 - Oct 2019
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Associate Consultant, Strategy Centre of Excellence
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Oct 2017 - Jul 2018
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London Irish Graduate Network
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Events Services
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Chair
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Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
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Board Member
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Jul 2016 - Jun 2017
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Enterprise Ireland
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Ireland
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Market Executive, Software & Services
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Sep 2015 - Sep 2017
Enterprise Ireland is responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets, investing more than €200M annually in indigenous Irish industry. The agency work in partnership with Irish enterprises to help them start, grow, innovate and win export sales in global markets; with over 30 international locations, facilitating access to more than 60 countries worldwide. In this way, Enterprise Ireland supports sustainable economic growth, regional development and secure employment.I was responsible for advising on go-to-market strategy for a portfolio of companies in Software & Services; providing market entry & growth consultancy, and supporting their growth in the UK through strategic advisory, market research, and business development.
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Trinity College Dublin
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Ireland
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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PRO, Trinity Global Development Society
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Jan 2013 - May 2014
Trinity Global Development Society (TGDS) hosts speakers, workshops and screenings to raise awareness amongst the students of Trinity College Dublin about international development and global justice. I sat on the founding board of TGDS 2013, and the society went on to be nominated as 'Best New Society' in Trinity CSC's Best New Society Award 2015.
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SRI Executive
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Ireland
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Part-Time Researcher
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Jun 2010 - Jun 2012
SRI Executive Search is a global consulting practice specialising in Executive Search, Leadership Development and Board Services, with an emphasis on Diversity and Inclusion. SRI work in partnership with clients across multiple sectors including Academia, Climate, Natural Resources & Sustainability, Food Security & Nutrition, Foundations, Governmental, Life Science, Multilateral Agencies and NGO’s.
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SRI Executive
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Ireland
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Part-Time Junior Researcher (Summers)
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Jun 2004 - Sep 2009
SRI Executive Search is a global consulting practice specialising in Executive Search, Leadership Development and Board Services, with an emphasis on Diversity and Inclusion. SRI work in partnership with clients across multiple sectors including Academia, Climate, Natural Resources & Sustainability, Food Security & Nutrition, Foundations, Governmental, Life Science, Multilateral Agencies and NGO’s.
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Oxfam Ireland
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Ireland
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Oxjam Event Co-ordinator
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Jun 2008 - Oct 2008
Oxjam is Ireland's largest DIY grassroots festival, in which music enthusiasts help fight poverty by hosting their own Oxjam events nationwide. Oxjam events are held to raise awareness and funds for Oxfam’s work from emergency response in places like Syria and South Sudan to long-term development projects that help people lift themselves. This was Oxfam’s biggest event in the ‘Oxjam’ music festival 2008, and was covered by local newspapers & radio stations. See Irish Times article ‘Meet the Real Guitar Heroes’
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Education
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Kingstown College
Advanced Diploma in Personal, Leadership, Executive and Life Coaching -
The Market Research Society
Designing and Moderating Focus Groups -
University College Dublin
Master of Science (MSc), Management -
Trinity College, Dublin
BA Philosophy and Political Science, Political Science -
Mount Anville Secondary School
Leaving Certificate, English, Irish, Maths, History, Biology, Economics, Classical Studies, French