International Women’s Day 8th of March 2023

CIF International Women’s Day Summit 2023 Agenda

Panellists & Speakers

Panel Discussion 1: Female leadership in the Construction Industry Federation

  • Chaired by Jean Winters, Director of Industrial Relations, Construction Industry Federation
  • Our panellists include Meabh Smith, Director of Communications, Joanne Treacy, Head of Southern Region Services, Maeve Kearns, Director of Corporate Affairs & Jeanette Mair, Head of Economic & Policy Research

1st Keynote Speaker: Barbara Nugent – EQ.ie

  • ‘Leading with backbone and heart for better business outcomes’

Panel Discussion 2: Sustainable business: what does this mean in the construction sector?

  • Chaired by Paul Sheridan, Director of Main Contracting, Construction Industry Federation
  • The panellists include Anne Kinsella, Engineering Manager from Clonmel Enterprises, Lorraine Fitzgerald, Head of Sustainability, Glenveagh Properties PLC, Sinead Hickey, Head of Sustainability (Ireland and Europe),  John Sisk & Son & Ana Paula Paes Landim, Quality & Environmental Manager, Bennett Construction

2nd Keynote Speaker Susan Cormican, Group Director Urbanism Ethos Engineering

  • ‘Lots Done, More to Do’

Panel Discussion 3: Sustainable Workforce: How can we engage future generations in construction?

  • Chaired by Dermot Carey, Director of Safety and Training, Construction Industry Federation
  • The panellists include Claire Cusack, Human Resources Director, Suir Engineering, Tammy Bennett, Senior Global Enterprise Manager, Evercam, Lisa O’Shea, Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Ormonde, Construction & Áine Healy, HSQE & Sustainability Director, Glan Agua

Natalie Ryan, Regional Ambassador in Ireland, Lighthouse Club

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