Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ireland
Damien Kennedy is an accomplished entrepreneur and leader in the food tech industry, currently serving as Co-Founder and CEO of Wheyhey, which focuses on innovative nutrition solutions. Additionally, Damien holds the position of CEO at groceriX, a company dedicated to providing healthy, affordable meal options. With extensive experience, Damien also acts as a Non-Executive Director for multiple organizations, including frkl. and Tranquillity, while contributing to leadership roles with advisory boards and mentorship programs such as the Irish International Business Network and Virgin StartUp. Further involvement includes participation in the Global Irish Economic Forum, driving initiatives to foster entrepreneurship and innovation in Ireland, and engagement with SVG Ventures | THRIVE to advance agricultural technology. Damien's educational background includes studies at Brunel University London and University College Cork.
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Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ireland
Ireland plays an active role in the world and we make valuable contributions to international affairs through our involvement in multilateral organisations, such as the EU and the UN. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's mission is to promote and protect the values, interests and economic well-being of Ireland and its people, at home and abroad. The Department works to: • Represent and advance Ireland’s policies and interests with other states and in international organisations, including the EU and the UN - bit.ly/1dFfuwE; • Promote investment in Ireland and support Irish businesses to expand overseas - bit.ly/1gqbB1W; • Promote Ireland as a tourism destination and promote Ireland’s culture abroad - bit.ly/1gm4hpc; • Provide frontline consular and passport services to Irish citizens overseas - bit.ly/JOcaaP; • Engage with and support Irish communities abroad - bit.ly/1en6sEH; • Manage Ireland’s overseas development programmes in Ireland’s key partner countries - www.irishaid.ie The Department's main phone number is +353 1 408 2000.