Pat Ivory

Pat Ivory is the Director of EU and International Affairs at Ibec, where they represent the interests of leading Irish companies and multinational corporations across various business sectors. With extensive experience in lobbying for business at national, European, and international levels, Pat is actively involved in multiple high-profile committees, including the Executive Committee and International Relations Committee of BusinessEurope. They have collaborated with U.S. business organizations and chair the Trade Committee of Business at the OECD (BIAC). Pat holds a PhD from Dublin City University, an M.Litt in International Economics, and a B.A. in Economics from Trinity College Dublin, and they have completed leadership programs at Management Centre Europe and UCD Smurfit Business School. Prior to their current role, Pat held various positions at Ibec and worked in the Irish Dairy sector and transport providers to support strategic development.