Research Innovation and Engagement Director, The Technical Higher Education Association (THEA) Ireland. Previous Role: President, Waterford Institute of Technology (2015-May 2022). Created on led one of Ireland's leading academic research centre TSSG/Walton Institute.

After completing his undergraduate and postgraduate studies in TCD and DCU, Garry has working in the Further Education Field over the past 25 years. He has primarily focused on new course creation to create courses to meet the skills shortages in Ireland.

Matt Cotterell is Head of the School of Mechanical, Electrical and Process Engineering (SoMEPE) in the Bishopstown campus of MTU. He holds bachelor, masters and doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering from UCD and worked originally as a design/project engineer in the chemical/process industries.

Graham is Professor of Logistics Engineering and Head of School of Engineering, Galway-Mayo College, Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Ireland.

Denise McMorrow is Head of Student Experience in the Institute of Art, Design and Technology and she is the Co-Chair of UNESCO Dublin Learning City. She has over 25 years’ experience in Education, Access, Inclusion and Diversity. She provides leadership in the integration of the student services functions and for the provision of high-quality support systems and wellbeing services for students. She has very extensive communication, people management and relationship building skills and she ensures appropriate working partnerships are in place with colleagues, students, and external stakeholders, which are conducive to effective student support and wellbeing and facilitating lifelong learning and an inclusive environment for all.

Emeritus Professor of Biosystems and Food Engineering at UCD

Paul has been directly involved with student recruitment from a range of different countries and regions, and more recently he has been an international education consultant and has worked with institutions in Ireland, UK, US, Australia, and NZ to help with their internationalisation strategies.

Celestine Rowland is the founder and Managing Director and is responsible for stetting the strategic goals and corporate governance of the company. She drives the ethos and culture of the organisations and engages with external stakeholders in the development of the educational offering.

Ciarán Ó hAnnracháin has worked in tertiary education, both public and private, for over 30 years in the Irish, UK, US, and Swiss education systems, predominantly working in the field of Hospitality and Tourism Management and Education Leadership.