Zoë Traynor

Zoë Traynor has a diverse and extensive work experience in the alcohol industry. Zoë is currently serving as the Head of Brand Sustainability & Responsibility at Irish Distillers since January 2023. Previously, they held the position of Vice President Marketing at Corby Spirit and Wine Limited from April 2022 to January 2023. Prior to that, Zoë worked at Irish Distillers from 2013 to 2022, where they held various roles such as Head of Prestige & Speciality Brands, Head of Innovation for Jameson International, Senior Marketing Manager for Jameson International, and International Marketing Manager for Innovation.

Before joining Irish Distillers, Zoë worked at Corby Distilleries from 2009 to 2013, initially as a Brand Manager for Scotch and later as a Senior Brand Manager for Wiser's and Jameson. Zoë also briefly worked at Ricard S.A. as a Brand Ambassador for Jameson Irish Whiskey from 2003 to 2004. Throughout their career, Zoë has demonstrated a strong understanding of brand management, marketing, and innovation in the spirits industry.

Zoë Traynor has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in International Marketing & Languages from Dublin City University, which they completed from 1998 to 2002. Zoë then pursued their Master of Science (MSc) degree in Marketing Practice from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School in 2002-2003. In 2023, they attended the University of Cambridge to study Business Sustainability Management, but the degree name and month of completion are not specified. Additionally, Zoë obtained a certification in Business Sustainability Management from the University of Cambridge in 2023.