Andrew Gaynor

Andrew Gaynor serves as the Economic Development Officer at Kildare County Council since 2022, focusing on regional economic development programs and managing grant supports across various sectors such as manufacturing, equine, agri-food, renewables, retail, and tech. Previous roles include Executive Secretary for the Irish Mining and Quarrying Society from 2018 to 2022, where responsibilities included safeguarding Ireland's natural resources and managing a corporate member network. Additionally, Andrew was a Senior Project Manager at the European Commission and held various positions within the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, emphasizing business development and market advisory. Other experiences include consulting at SLR Consulting and serving as Senior Corporate Account Manager at Bank of Ireland. Education includes a Postgraduate Cert in Innovation & Enterprise Development from Trinity College Dublin and a Master's in Sustainable Development from Technological University Dublin.