Maeve Desmond

Maeve Desmond currently serves as Group Communications Manager at Ardagh Group, a position held since July 2018, where leadership includes the development of communications initiatives focusing on brand strategy and digital requirements. Prior to this role, Maeve was with Alltech from October 2013 to July 2018, progressing through various positions including Head of Executive and Internal Communications, where responsibilities involved advising the CEO and overseeing internal communications. Earlier experience at Alltech also included roles as Executive Communications Manager and European Communications Manager, emphasizing crisis management, messaging, and public relations strategy. Maeve's career began at Bord Bia - Irish Food Board as International Communications Manager from March 2008 to October 2013, managing PR and advertising on an international scale. Educational qualifications include a Diploma in Food Industry Strategic Growth Programme from University College Dublin and a Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing from the Digital Marketing Institute.