Ruth Whelan

Ruth Whelan is a seasoned professional in human resources and leadership coaching, currently serving as a Senior HR Business Partner for Corporate Functions at Irish Distillers since October 2022. Previously, Ruth worked as an HR Consultant and Leadership & Career Coach at Fair View HR & Coaching Solutions and held various roles at Kantar, including Leadership Coach and Senior HR Business Partner for the UK and Ireland, where collaboration with senior leadership was essential for driving strategic initiatives. Ruth's earlier experience encompasses positions as Senior HR Manager at Oracle and HR Business Partner/Assistant HR Director at EY, among others. Ruth holds an Advanced Diploma in Personal, Leadership, and Executive Coaching from Kingstown College and a BSc (Hons) in Human Resource Management from Technological University Dublin, along with additional qualifications in coaching and hospitality management.