Finola McDonnell

Finola McDonnell is the current Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at Financial Times. Prior to their current role, McDonnell served as the VP of International Communications & Marketing at CNBC International from January 2014 to December 2018. McDonnell has also held the position of Director of Communications at BUSINESSEUROPE from January 2013 to December 2014, and Head of Public Affairs at Irish Business & Employers Confederation, IBEC from January 2006 to December 2013. In their early career, McDonnell worked as a Policy Analyst at Aontas - Lifelong Learning Advocacy Group from January 2002 to December 2006, and as a Policy Officer at Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations from July 2001 to June 2002.

Finola McDonnell has a background in both politics and public relations, which they studied at Queen's University Belfast and the University of Stirling, respectively. Finola also has a degree from NYU Stern School of Business in leadership. McDonnell currently works as a leadership consultant and trainer, helping organisations navigate through disruptive times.

Their manager is John Ridding, CEO. Finola McDonnell works with John Kundert - Chief Product & Technology Officer, James Lund - Chief Financial Officer, and Sarah Hopkins - Global Human Resources Director.