IONA
Karen Hanlon is a dedicated professional with a diverse background in business development and educational support. Currently serving as a Volunteer Staff member at the Irish Heart Foundation and active in multiple volunteer roles at IONA and SVP - Society of St. Vincent de Paul Ireland since March 2019, Karen transitioned to the educational sector as a Special Needs Assistant at Ballyroan Boys National School from November 2021 to August 2022. Prior experience includes significant roles at Chevron Training and a progressive career in wealth and investment management at Investec (Ireland) and Anglo Irish Bank. Karen holds a Bachelor of Commerce from University College Dublin, a Higher Diploma in Exercise & Health Fitness from the University of Limerick, and a Diploma in Special Needs from Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board, showcasing a commitment to continuous learning and community service.
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IONA
While the new economy relies more heavily on logistics, the model doesn’t work in rural areas. For instance, 1 million people in Scotland experience delivery surcharges - that accounted for £45M last year - or can’t access delivery at all: it’s 1/5 of the population! And the problem is global because traditional logistics require volume andpopulation density.IONA is a new kind of local logistics provider that mainly benefits rural areas. We are swapping inefficient delivery vans for highly efficient autonomous drones, levelling up the playing field between local players while cutting costs and CO2 emissions for everybody.