Our Board
Our Board for Business in the Community Ireland guides our mission to create a more sustainable and inclusive society. With diverse expertise, they provide strategic direction and oversight, ensuring our initiatives drive positive change in businesses and communities across Ireland. Their leadership and commitment are key to our success in fostering responsible business practices.
Our Patron is Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland. BITCI have two sub-committees of the board. They are our Nominations and Governance Committee: Margot Slattery (Chair), Leisha Daly and Pat O’Doherty and our Audit & Risk Committee: Brendan Jennings (Chair), Dave Murphy and Sinéad Patton.
Pat O’Doherty
Chairperson
Dr. Orlaigh Quinn
Independent non-executive director and former Secretary General of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment in Ireland
Debbie Byrne
Managing Director Retail, An Post
Deborah Threadgold
General Manager IBM Ireland
Sinéad Patton
Veolia Chief Financial and Commercial Officer – Ireland and Nordics Finance Director – Industrial, Water & Energy UK
Brendan Jennings
Chair of the PM Group, Keelings and Glenisk.
Dave Murphy
Former Group CEO PM Group
Dr Leisha Daly
IDA Board Member and former Senior Director for Government Affairs & Policy for J&J
Margot Slattery
Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion, ISS World Services
Chris Martin
Former CEO Musgrave Group
George O’Connor
Vice President of Sales and Business Development Europe, Enterprise Holdings