Deirdre Lavery

Deirdre Lavery is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in global trade and customs compliance. Currently serving as Senior Director of Global Strategic Trade Initiatives at Aptiv since March 2019, Deirdre has held various leadership roles within the company, including Director of Global Trade EMEA and Global Trade Compliance - EMEA Trade Lead. Prior to joining Aptiv, Deirdre worked at PwC Ireland from July 2016 to March 2019 as Customs & International Trade Senior Manager, providing consulting services to major multinational companies, particularly in the pharma, chemical, and technological sectors. Deirdre's tenure at PwC also includes roles as Customs & International Trade Manager and Consultant, where key responsibilities involved internal customs process reviews and liaising with suppliers and freight forwarders.