Rachel Shelly

Rachel Shelly serves as the Global Head of Life Sciences & Food at IDA Ireland and is a member of the Executive Committee. With significant experience in fostering Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, Rachel contributed as a founding member of IDA Ireland’s EDI Team and led initiatives focused on gender issues. Previously, Rachel held roles including Head of Medical Technologies, managing investment strategies in healthcare, and various positions in the Content, Consumer & Business Services sector, advising North American companies on international growth. Rachel has also served as a Non-Executive Board Member at The Digital Hub Development Agency and has a robust marketing background from their time as Marketing Manager at Helix Health and European Marketing Coordinator at POWERCOM2000. Educational qualifications include a Master's Degree in Strategic Management and a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing Management from Technological University Dublin, along with a Certificate in Marketing from the College of Commerce, Rathmines.