Selected experience

For the last decade, my work has focused on helping organisations realize and report the value of nature. I have experience working with non-profits, academia, government and the private sector. Below is a selected summary of my experience.

Ongoing​

BE IMPACTFUL​

Expert consultancy specialising in climate, nature and community impact

Head of Impact Delivery

Working on climate and nature strategies for large multinationals integrating biodiversity and climate risks into core business strategy, alongside providing advisory services related to voluntary carbon markets and nature-based solutions.

Ongoing​

LIFES2GOOD FOUNDATION

Family foundation

Strategic Advisor

Advising on the Foundation’s sustainable land use strategy, including the themes of ‘Restoring Landscapes’; ‘Farming with Nature’ and ‘Sustainable & Healthy Food’.

Ongoing​

REFARM

Using private finance to fund positive actions for nature on Irish farms

Researcher

As part of the research team, I work on designing innovative payment structures for farmers, working with corporates to define reporting and metrics from the on-farm pilot, aligning with emerging frameworks such as CSRD, TNFD and SBTN.

2025

PEATLAND FINANCE IRELAND

National initiative to bring private finance into peatland restoration

Technical Advisor

  • Researched mechanisms to finance peatland restoration at scale.

  • Conducted research on additionality and Forest-to-Bog projects.

  • Developed of pipeline of restoration projects.

2021-2024

KPMG

Global professional services firm

Nature & Biodiversity Lead, EMEA Region

  • Supporting the Government in developing Ireland’s National Biodiversity Action Plan.

  • Nature & biodiversity training for C-Suite and Board teams.

  • Nature roadmaps for companies across sectors (TNFD, CSRD, SBTN).

2019-2021

NATURAL CAPITAL IRELAND

National non-profit promoting the natural capital approach

Executive Coordinator

 

  • Briefings for policymakers on natural capital.

  • Design and delivery of Ireland’s first Data 4 Nature conference.

2016-2019

CDP

Global non-profit specialising in corporate disclosure

Water Programme Manager

 

  • Training corporates and investors in water stewardship.

  • Analysing corporate water strategies, KPIs, metrics.