Simon McKeever has over 20 years’ international working experience in developing businesses and an outstanding track record in development of trade, trade policy and strategy across Ireland and the UK.
Simon joined the Irish Exporters Association as Chief Executive in October 2013 where he is responsible for leading a team of 20 people who work with companies across the Irish export industry, including SME’s who are beginning to think about exporting for the first time right through to global multinational companies who are already extensively exporting from Ireland. Simon drives the direction of the organisation as the leading, enabling and connecting force for Irish exporters, providing practical knowledge and support across the Island of Ireland and in foreign markets.
Prior to Simon taking up his current position as Chief Executive, he spent 3 years as Director of Trade and Investment at the British Embassy in Dublin, which placed him at the forefront of joint trade strategy between Ireland and the UK, where he developed a close working relationship between UK Trade and Investment and Enterprise Ireland. Simon was the driving force behind the creation of the British Irish Chamber of Commerce, and his leadership on the Agri-food agenda created a joint initiative that has kicked off the first Irish British Food Business Innovation Summit in Dublin.
Simon’s career to date encompassed senior executive roles in global financial markets and business consultancy in Ireland. Simon spent 18 years working in global financial markets, with RBC, TD and AIB Capital Markets. He is widely travelled and has been at the forefront of developing considerable business in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and the UK, in a business development capacity, winning new customers and rolling out new products.
Simon joins a host of expert guest speakers at the Guaranteed Irish Preparing for Brexit Breakfast Briefing taking place this Thursday September 26, 2019 from 8am – 10.30am in Croke Park (Hogan Stand entrance opposite The Croke Park Hotel). Parking is available in the Davin carpark.
Registration, light breakfast & networking from 8am.
Sean will be joined by a panel of top speakers including:
- Tony Corrigan, CEO at Orbidal
- Shane Hamill, Strategic Projects Manager at Bord Bia
- Matthew Broadstock Partner – Indirect Taxes at Matheson
- Sean Farrell, Head of Strategic Projects at SBCI
Limited places available. To RSVP register via eventbrite or email us directly: events@guaranteedirish.ie at the earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
