Caitriona is a seasoned healthcare professional with over 17 years of experience in the UK and Ireland. She currently holds a pivotal role within the Irish healthcare system, driving innovation activities at the frontline. In her various roles, Caitriona spearheads innovation initiatives by offering crucial funding, support, training and mentorship to both intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs across Ireland’s healthcare landscape. She is deeply committed to bolstering the innovation pipeline for talented healthcare professionals, notably through her involvement in the Spark Innovation Programme, Innovation education programmes with RCSI and IMI and collaboration with Health Innovation Hub Ireland.
Currently, Caitriona is engaged in research aimed at exploring innovation and ‘intrapreneurship’ within large complex organisations and the feasibility of Design Led Innovation in Public Services. Through her multifaceted approach and unwavering dedication, Caitriona remains at the forefront of driving impactful innovation within healthcare, aiming to shape a more sustainable and patient-centric future.