Wexford Branch

President

County Wexford Chamber Skillnet

Having worked in senior management roles for over 25 years, I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to grow, systemise and develop teams in a variety of businesses within the service sector. Starting out in the hotel and catering sector, my experience has evolved over the years to include education management, holistic and wellness sector and the broader tourism industry, working with early start-ups to well established, growing businesses in the private sector. My current role is Network Manager with the County Wexford Chamber Skillnet where we work closely with employers to tailor subsidised programmes to meet both industry and organisation needs. My career to date given me the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge in the following areas: - Sales and Marketing Management - Operations and Project Management - Customer Relationship Management - Training and Development - Financial and Budget Management - Quality Management Also in 2020, I got the opportunity to fulfil my dream of becoming a best-selling author and collaborated with 20 like-minded entrepreneurs on a book about empowerment and both personal and professional growth, call BeLife or Belief. Always believe in your dreams, as they can and will come true!!!

Vice President & Events Officer

Eikon Enterprises LTD and Eikon Laser & Skin Clinic LTD

Roisin owns and operates multiple businesses including Eikon Beauty (Gorey, Shankill, Wexford), Gorey Institute of Beauty, Airbase Makeup Ireland. She joined Network Ireland Wexford in its first year and was delighted to join and find a networking group so supportive. She had the pleasure of winning Established Business Woman of the Year 2023 both locally and nationally which was an incredible honour. For 2024 Roisin is now on the Wexford Branch Committee as Vice President and Events Co-Ordinator.

Ex Officio

AIB

I am an experienced Manager in AIB Bank with deep financial and banking services expertise in Retail Banking. Experience includes leading a range of teams requiring excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills , delivering commercially focussed, customer centric results and developing talent.

In my spare time I am an avid GAA supporter and am a committee member of St Martins Camogie Club. Originally from County Kilkenny, Wexford has been my home for the last 35 years, I have been lucky enough to meet the most amazing people and live close to a number of award winning beaches and a stone's throw from Johnstown Castle. I was President of Network Wexford for 2022.

Treasurer

RU Compliant

I joined Network Ireland in the inaugural stage when I had the pleasure of being invited to a AIB evening where I met the lovely Emer Coleman and Therese O’Connor in 2022. It was from here that I became the Treasurer of the Network and continue to do so as part of an amazing organisation of women who are the back bone of our business community.

Secretary

FreestylePM

Gemma has been working in operations, event and project management roles for nearly 20 years including in-house in an international agribusiness company, an event agency and running her own businesses since 2015. She is an organiser, strategist and problem-solver. She specialises in projects for SMEs where exceptional experiences need to be designed, opportunities need to be seized and ideas need to be made reality in an effective, structured and human-centric way. She is also an accredited trainer, experienced presenter and facilitator, for online, hybrid and in-person events and discussions. For more information visit www.freestyle.ie.

Gemma has been a member of Network Ireland since early 2020. Since then she has been a mentor (not at present), served as Secretary of Network Wicklow and, most recently, Secretary of Network Wexford branch. She has been a branch finalist in the annual Business Woman of the Year Awards multiple times, winning Network Wicklow branch Business Innovation award in 2020 for her resilience and proactive pivot to online business during Covid. In 2023 she sponsored the Network Wexford Business Woman of the Year Awards.

Membership Officer

Spiritual Earth

Calodagh McCumiskey is an accredited master practitioner in Wellbeing and Coaching and fellow of the AIBF. She specializes in bespoke wellbeing programmes that boost engagement, performance and teamwork. Clients include Corporates, Government Bodies, NGOs and SMEs. Calodagh won the solo business woman of the year in the Network Ireland Wexford Awards and was runner up in the National Competition in 2023. Calodagh is joint membership officer with Network Ireland Wexford. For more information,visit: www.spiritualearth.com.

Membership Officer

Riverside Park Hotel & Leisure Club, Enniscorthy

I am a HR professional with a passion for learning & development. Beyond my role as HR Manager I have been active member of Wexford Network Ireland, fully embracing all events and initiatives for just over a year. I truly believe in the power of networking and collaboration as catalysts for personal and professional advancement. As one of the membership officers I am looking to embracing the role and welcoming many more members this year.

Events Officer

EventVA

Sustainable Event Planning & Virtual Assistant Services to the Sustainable and Wellbeing sectors. -Newly appointed Sustainable Advisor TV & Film, Screen Ireland. In my view, a robust network is a cornerstone of business success. As a previous member of the Wicklow branch of Network Ireland when the opportunity arose to join the Wexford Committee, I seized it without hesitation. Now, I’m thrilled to contribute to the numerous events we have lined up for the year. I’m looking forward to what we can achieve together.