Meet our 2026 Keynote Speakers
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Lorna McDowell
Xenergie Consulting delivers accelerated business change via an award-winning approach for game changing how leaders develop their strategy, roles and teams to embrace a new world which requires shifts in operating models. We work with leaders across sectors - notably in medical devices, financial services, professional services and digital technologies as well as government and education. We believe in sustainable business - that meets both short and long terms needs and generates cultures that inspire and attract passionate and talented staff. We energise leaders to shift their "seeing, being and doing" land create better business outcomes. Based in UK and Ireland, and recently launched in Australia.
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Séan Dowd
With a solid background in project management and a PMP certification, my focus at Boston Scientific has been on spearheading comprehensive campus development and championing sustainability initiatives. Leading a robust team and managing extensive contractor relations, we've made significant strides in energy management with a goal to achieve a carbon-neutral footprint by 2030. Our efforts are set to eliminate over 8.5k tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
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Paul Lundy
Paul Lundy is an experienced energy lead with over 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. He has a proven track record of developing and implementing sustainable energy strategies that have resulted in significant cost savings and reduced carbon emissions. Paul is an expert in energy management, process efficiency, and energy procurement. He has a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical manufacturing process and has successfully implemented energy-efficient measures and technologies in the Ballytivnan site. Paul is passionate about sustainability and is committed to helping pharmaceutical companies reduce their carbon footprint.
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Niamh Breslin
Niamh manages the development and implementation of IDA Ireland’s foreign direct investment Sustainability strategy, with a focus on decarbonisation of the FDI industry, and delivery of IDA Ireland’s commitments to the National Climate Action Plan.
Niamh has significant international experience and has successfully led teams in Dublin, London, Paris and Frankfurt. Niamh has a degree in Computational Linguistics from Dublin City University and a diploma in Business Management from University of Galway.
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Xenergie Consulting delivers accelerated business change via an award-winning approach for game changing how leaders develop their strategy, roles and teams to embrace a new world which requires shifts in operating models. We work with leaders across sectors - notably in medical devices, financial services, professional services and digital technologies as well as government and education. We believe in sustainable business - that meets both short and long terms needs and generates cultures that inspire and attract passionate and talented staff. We energise leaders to shift their "seeing, being and doing" land create better business outcomes. Based in UK and Ireland, and recently launched in Australia.