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National Executive Committee 2025 Amy O'Sullivan
National President
National President Amy O'Sullivan FounderAOS Consulting Marketing and social media expert Amy O’Sullivan is passionate about helping brands to reach their next level of business potential. As the founder of AOS Consulting, a Creative Agency, Amy brings years of experience in sales and marketing roles across international and Irish brands, combined with a deep understanding of digital strategy and engagement.
A qualified trainer, Amy empowers business owners and marketing teams through her sought-after social media workshops. These sessions cover everything from mastering platform-specific strategies and creating compelling content to effective advertising and account management. Amy’s mission is clear: to demystify social media and drive measurable results for her clients.
In 2025, Amy proudly serves as the National President of Network Ireland, championing her theme for the year: Breaking Barriers - highlighting the importance of overcoming the challenges faced by women in business.  Linda Codoul
Ex Officio
Ex Officio Linda Codoul Business Support SpecialistAbbott In 2022, Linda joined Abbott's greenfield site in Kilkenny as part of their diabetes care, medical device division. She is experienced in adminstration and has a Masters Degree in Management from UCD's Michael Smuriff School of business. Prior to her current role, she spent over a decade in the banking working in both retail and business sectors. She is a fully Qualified Financial Advisor and has qualifications in Credit Risk assessments and a part qualified accountant with the ACCA.
Linda became a member of Network Ireland in 2017 and joined the Kilkenny branch committee in 2018. From here she was the Branch President in 2021 and the National President in 2024. Linda's national theme for 2024 was 'A Step Ahead' as she feels that she has grown in confidence, built new connections, had opportunitites to learn new things and do things that would have been outside her normal scope of work.  Karen Ronan
Vice President & Branch Liaison Lead
Vice President & Branch Liaison Lead Karen Ronan General ManagerShannon Region Conference and Sports Bureau Karen Ronan, General Manager of the Shannon Region Conference and Sports Bureau has over 30 years’ experience in the tourism industry in Ireland and internationally. Karen is Vice President of Network Ireland and Branch Liaison Lead for 2025.
President of Network Ireland Limerick in 2023 and in 2024 Branch Liaison.
Karen has a keen interest in sustainable business practice and supporting events that drive legacy and impact as well as embedding EDI practice in all aspects of her roles.  Joan Walsh
Vice President Designate
Vice President Designate Joan Walsh Founder and Co DirectorPartnership International Joan is a former President of Network Ireland,Cork, and served on the committee for 9 years undertaking multiple roles from Business Awards Coordinator, Social Media Officer, Sponsorship Officer, Membership Officer to Vice President.
She has also served on the Network Ireland National Executive Committee for 6 years as AIB liaison, social media officer and branch liaison lead.She won the Network Ireland Cork Businesswoman of the Year Award in 2011 and 2018.
Joan will be vice president in 2026 and will take on the role of Network Ireland President in 2027.
Joan is also the founder of Partnership International - a work, study and travel organisation for international 18 to 30 year olds. Clients include international universities and schools, regional councils, government organisations, NGOs and private enterprises. With partners and clients from over 20 countries, Partnership International has been in business for 16 years and operates from Cork, Kerry, Dublin and Valencia in Spain.
 Katherine O'Sullivan
Treasurer
Treasurer Katherine O'Sullivan General ManagerO'Donnell Design Ltd Katherine is a Chartered Accountant and now works as General Manager of O'Donnell Design Ltd which is a manufacturer based in Skibbereen, West Cork, of Casegoods for 4* and 5* Hotels in Ireland and the UK. We grow stronger when we grow together, and Katherine truly believes that it is essential to bring your team on the journey with you and empower them.
She is a Senior Manager working to drive change without the fuss, an experienced and adaptable leader of teams, with a passion for creating environments where people can learn, improve, develop, and share.
Katherine has led various process improvement initiatives and system implementations that consistently delivered increased efficiencies. Builds collaborative cross-functional relationships internally, with suppliers and customers, and through industry networks.
All work, ambition and enthusiasm is driven by her core values of honesty, integrity, community and equity.
Katherine has been a member of Network Ireland West Cork since its beginnings in 2018, initially as Treasurer of the Branch from 2018 to 2020, and then as Branch President of NI West Cork in 2021, Ex Offico in 2022, Branch Membership Officer in 2023 and General Committee Member in 2024.
At the national level, Katherine has served as Branch Liaison in 2023 and has been National Treasurer since 2024.  Emma Early Murphy
Collaborations Officer
Collaborations Officer Emma Early Murphy Business ConsultantMurphyConsulting, Coaching & Mentoring An exceptional strategic leader & Business Connector with over 25 years of experience in:
Corporate & SME Sales Wholesale Retail / Online Marketing, Sales & Customer Service Change Management Leadership & Business Development Speaker/ Facilitator I have a passion for connecting people to collaborate on opportunities for mutual success and through my Consulting, Coaching & Mentoring business I work with a diverse range of businesses to achieve positive results for them and their businesses.
I am strategically focused and results-driven, ensuring we unblock the obstacles that are affecting my clients' business growth by putting measurable action plans in place that yield results in a time-efficient manner.
I support businesses and owners/leaders on their journeys at all stages and with a solid experience & network base built over my career, there’s nothing we can’t overcome.
Along with my husband, I also own a successful event design agency, Balloon HQ. Quite simply: "We Inflate Brands".
In 2023, I successfully led Network Ireland as National President in what was a milestone year as we celebrated an incredible 40 years of leading, supporting and collaborating for women in business in Ireland. The year yielded great results for our members and ensured a strong platform to develop further in 2024.
Married to Noel, I have two girls, donkeys and a dog called Bailey.
My favourite quote is:
“Your logo is the radiant smile that lights up your world, your business card is the authenticity you carry, and your trademark is the joy you share with others.”  Emma Wilson
Awards
Awards Emma Wilson Senior Marketing ManagerKeeper Solutions Emma is a former President of Network Ireland Limerick and has served on the Limerick committee since 2019 undertaking multiple roles including social media officer, Businesswoman awards coordinator, and Vice President.
Currently, Emma sits on the National Executive Committee as Businesswoman of the Year Awards Coordinator. As a previous winner of the Businesswoman of the Year award in the Limerick branch, she takes great pride in managing the awards process for Network Ireland.
Emma is a Senior Marketing Manager for Keeper Solutions, a software development and design company that builds and designs financial technology solutions. She is responsible for the company’s brand and marketing strategy, tactics, and digital channels driving recognition and growth in key markets for Keeper Solutions.
 Maura Glynn
Awards
Awards Maura Glynn OwnerCotton On Personalised Gifts Maura joined the Network Ireland Galway Branch in 2017, serving as Membership Officer in 2018 and Branch President in 2019. She was National Awards Coordinator from 2021 to 2023 and began supporting the National Awards Coordinator, Emma, in 2024—a role she will continue in 2025. Self-employed for over 24 years, Maura runs www.cottonon.ie, specializing in personalized gifts and branded workwear for clients across Ireland. A passionate advocate for the Businesswoman of the Year Awards, Maura believes that the Awards provide members with an invaluable opportunity to reflect on their current position, strategize for the future, enhance their focus, and gain deeper insights into their goals and aspirations.  Dee O'Connor
National Events
National Events Dee O'Connor EmployeeACEC Distributors Ltd Dee joined Network Ireland Kildare Branch in 2000 and has proudly served in various committee roles. Her most extensive experience lies in event management, both at the Kildare Branch and for Network Ireland on a national level. She greatly values collaborating with fellow members and finds immense satisfaction in contributing to the success of the events.  Sinead O'Neill
National Events Support
National Events Support Sinead O'Neill FounderSinead O'Neill Consulting Sinead is Ex-Officio of Network Ireland Waterford Branch and previously held the branch position of Events Coordinator in 2022 and 2023. In 2023 Sinead was Vice President and 2024 Branch President. With a long history in event management at local, national and international levels. Founder of Sinead O'Neill Consulting, Sinead is passionate about working with business owners to help them scale and grow whilst working with their teams to ensure a cohesive, productive and progressive environment. Sinead is a Wiley Authorised Partner in Everything DiSC and The Five Behaviours.  Treasa Hanniffy
Website Lead & Membership
Website Lead & Membership Treasa Hanniffy OwnerThe Key to You Treasa Hanniffy has been a member of the Galway branch since 2017. She joined the committee in 2019 and has held multiple positions, including Branch President in 2022. In 2023, she became a member of the National Executive, joining the website team. In 2025, she took on the role of National Membership Officer while continuing to support the website team. Treasa is the Key to You Coach, dedicated to helping individuals unlock their potential for personal and professional growth to Thrive by managing the negative voice in their heads. She specializes in mental and emotional well-being, empowering clients to handle their inner critic and negative self-talk. Treasa conducts one-on-one coaching sessions and additionally offers training and coaching as part of corporate wellness initiatives.
 Andrea McQuillan
Website Events & Support
Website Events & Support Andrea McQuillan OwnerCoppertops I first attended a Network Ireland Louth event in May 2014. We had formed Coppertops nine months earlier and I somehow came across the event. I was made to feel so welcome and included that I was very quickly hooked!
The support and connections formed within Network Ireland have helped me to grow my business, as well as developing my own skills and confidence, leading to me winning the Louth Branch Solo Businesswoman of the Year award in 2023.
I joined the Louth Branch committee in early 2015 and took on many roles and tasks over the years - including Branch President in 2022.
In 2024 I took up a new role with the Website Team on the National Executive Committee and I look forward to working with a great team again in 2025 and tackling fresh challenges.  Maria Desmond
AIB Liaison
AIB Liaison Maria Desmond
Network Ireland has been a very enjoyable part of my life since joining in 2017 and it’s been so lovely to meet an amazing and diverse network of people along the way. I was honoured to be the 2022 Network Ireland Cork Branch President. I currently serve on the National Executive Committee as Liaison to our Official Partner, AIB.
Having been self-employed for over 25 years prior to my current role as Regional Fundraising Manager with Enable Ireland, I understand the importance of Network Ireland membership from different perspectives.
When you’re passionate about business and leadership development, it’s wonderful to surround yourself with career-focused people who want to develop and grow both personally and professionally.
In 2018 I stepped outside my comfort zone entering the annual Businesswoman of the Year Awards and what a sense of achievement it was to win a Network Cork Businesswoman of the Year Award.
You get out of Network Ireland what you put in and I encourage everyone to get involved.
Whether membership is important to you as a solopreneur, owner-manager or employee, know that Network Ireland is a safe space to ask for help and to offer help to others without any judgement.  Michelle Ryan
Corporate Membership
Corporate Membership Michelle Ryan
Bio coming soon...   Anita Meenehan
Sponsorship Officer
Sponsorship Officer Anita Meenehan Business ManagerFlair Hair and Beauty Supplies My name is Anita Meenehan. I am a Business Development Manager currently working within the hair and beauty industry with Flair Hair and Beauty Supplies in Naas. Prior to this with over 18 years experience in Pharmacy Management. I look on myself as reliable and a result orientated individual that has a passion and drive to improve meaningfull positive experiences for all those around me. My creativity has made me an effective leader with an ability to foresee problems and innovate solutions. I exhibit incrediable passion for networking and continiously demonstrate my personal commitment to my professional career and my branch network members and beyond. Former President of Network Ireland Kildare Branch 2024. My enthusiasm for networking started in 2019 when i joined as an inexperienced network member who very quicly reaped the rewards. That year i was fortunate to win Network Ireland Kildare Branch Businesswoman of the Year Awards Employee Shinning Star and later went on to represent Kildare with pride as a National finalist in Cork. I joined the Kildare committee in 2020 and have since contibuted effectivley and committed myself to connecting and driving high standards of networking within the Kildare branch.  Linda O'Mahony Logan
Sponsorship Officer
Sponsorship Officer Linda O'Mahony Logan
Executive Leadership Coach | Mentor | Facilitator of High-Performance Leadership Programmes | Conflict Mediator | Keynote Speaker
 Fiona Doyle
Sponsorship Officer
Sponsorship Officer Fiona Doyle International Personal StylistFiona Doyle Personal Stylist I have been a member of Network Ireland for nine years and served as President of the Limerick Branch in 2024. I am a primary school teacher and internationally accredited personal stylist. I combine my passion for education and fashion to inspire confidence through personal style and color psychology.  Dawn Leane
Diversity & Inclusion Officer
Diversity & Inclusion Officer Dawn Leane Chief Learning & Development OfficerAdvancia Dawn Leane has been a member of Network Ireland since 2017. She has served as Wicklow branch president twice, in 2020 and 2024. Dawn has long had an interest in the progress of women in the workplace. For almost 10 years she has supported women to navigate the unwritten rules and norms of behaviour essential to advance their careers through training, coaching and mentoring. Dawn is a regular contributor to professional journals, panellist, podcast guest and speaker on the topic of equality in the workplace. She is a founding partner of Advancia, a company dedicated to achieving gender balance and elevating women into leadership positions.  Joanne Costello
AV & Media
AV & Media Joanne Costello FounderXmedia Joanne is a multi-award-winning fashion stylist and creative director with a diverse and accomplished background spanning both the corporate and creative industries. She currently serves as Media Officer on the 2025 National Executive Committee of Network Ireland and PRO of the Wicklow Branch. Her leadership journey includes serving as Wicklow Branch President in 2023, and holding the role of National Executive Committee Member since 2019, focused on media and communications. She is also a proud and active member of Network Ireland since 2017. Joanne was awarded the 2019 Network Ireland Business Woman of the Year – Creative Category. With over a decade of experience in fashion and media, Joanne is recognised for merging style with innovative storytelling. She honed her craft at the prestigious Central St. Martins College of Art & Design in London, launching a creative career that began in 2011. Her 8-year tenure as a fashion presenter on Ireland AM TV established her as a household name in Irish fashion media. Joanne’s work has appeared in leading fashion publications and high-profile campaigns for designers, brands, and celebrities. Notable highlights include being named one of RTÉ’s rising stars of fashion in 2013, recognised as a “One to Watch” by European Fashion TV in 2015, and styling Ireland’s Eurovision entry that same year. A passionate advocate for emerging talent, Joanne has styled many Irish musicians for video and television, blending vision with versatility. Her expertise extends beyond fashion into media production as the founder of Xmedia , a full-service agency offering photography, videography, podcast production, animation, AR, and VR for both corporate and creative clients. Her love of storytelling led her to train at The Today FM School of Radio and Podcasting, adding depth to her podcasting credentials. Before transitioning to the creative industries, Joanne spent 15 years in corporate management within the High Net Worth Insurance sector—bringing a unique blend of business acumen and creative insight to every project.  Yasmin Vorajee
Mentoring Lead
Mentoring Lead Yasmin Vorajee FounderTiny Time Big Results Yasmin Vorajee is the #1 bestselling and award winning author of 'Tiny Time Big Results: How to Run a Profitable 20 Hour Week Business'. With over 35,000 students in over 150 countries, Yasmin is a Messaging Coach & Business Strategist.
Yasmin teaches solopreneurs how to build a profitable business in just 20 hours a week by crafting messaging that attracts higher-paying clients, standing out from the crowd, and implementing a marketing and sales system that sells around the clock.
Yasmin is the mum of 3 human babies and the wife of an Irish farmer. She has been a member of Network Ireland since 2021, served as President of the Roscommon branch in 2022, mentor support for 2023, mentor lead in 2024 and she's excited to continue this work in 2025.  Gillian Hennessy
Branch Liaison Team
Branch Liaison Team Gillian Hennessy Head of Marketing, Development and Box OfficeTriskel Arts Centre I've been a member of Network Ireland Cork Branch since December 2012. My first event was a wine tasting where actor Sam O'Neill spoke to us: wine & Hollywood - I knew I'd found my tribe!
I joined the Cork Branch committee in 2014 and spent two years as Newsletter Officer and two years as Secretary before becoming Vice President in 2018 and President in 2019.
In 2017, I won the Businesswoman of the Year Award - Employee, while I was working for my then-employer, book publisher The Collins Press.
I am responsible for the current website and membership platform, which I developed along with several others on the National Executive. I'm delighted to serve on the National Executive as Branch Liaison.  Ruth Callanan
Branch Liaison Team
Branch Liaison Team Ruth Callanan Associate SolicitorCLARKE JEFFERS LLP On a day-to-day basis, I am an Associate Solicitor with Clarke Jeffers LPP, with offices in both Carlow and Dundrum, Dublin. My predominate area of law is property law and all associated matters.  Asumpta Gallagher
Branch Liaison Team
Branch Liaison Team Asumpta Gallagher DirectorBest Practice I am the Founder & Director of Best Practice and I first joined Network Ireland Galway in February 2019 & have never looked back. I joined the committee the following year as Secretary for 2020 & 2021. In 2022, I was honoured to win a national Businesswoman of the Year Award as a Solo Businesswoman and the following year, I became VP for our Branch followed by the incredible privilege of becoming Branch President in 2024.  Anne Healy
Branch Liaison Team
Branch Liaison Team Anne Healy Owner/creatorSharing good luck and positivity wherever our horse shoe -go Member of Network Ireland Kilkenny since 2019, branch president 2024, owner and creator of Biddys Good Luck Horse Shoes where we share good luck , joy and positivity wherever our horse shoes go.  Megan Manning
Branch Liaison Team
Branch Liaison Team Megan Manning DirectorBusiness Creative Spark and Pop & Sell Megan Joined Network Ireland in 2022, As the founder and past president of Network Ireland Carlow, she dedicated herself to fostering empowerment and collaboration among women across various industries within
Network Ireland Carlow, her journey was marked by empowering women, and making a positive impact with a vision to inspire all women in all walks of life!
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