Aideen joins EIL in January 2024, bringing an abundance of passion and skills to the team. A Cork native, she has always embodied the the ethos and values of EIL, having lived in 7 countries and travelled to 50.
In addition to speaking French and Spanish, Aideen has a post graduate in Finance and an MBA in Leadership and Sustainability. She has a wealth of professional experience across sectors and geographies, including 6 years working in the development sector in Africa and a background in international banking.
Prior to joining EIL, Aideen oversaw Irish charity Bóthar through a significant crisis, and was instrumental in implementing robust governance and financial controls, clean accounts, and leading the organisation back to a position of being able to actively fundraise.
Aideens’ interests have always been centred around new people and places, and she looks forward to sharing these with others through her role in EIL.