Shannon O'Rourke

Shannon O'Rourke has extensive experience in strategic business management and policy advisory roles within the public sector, currently serving as Strategic Business Manager for Mental Health at The Scottish Government since September 2019. Prior roles include Head of Inward Investment Policy Coordination and Senior Policy Advisor for Inward Investment, along with a background in financial policy advising for social security. Shannon's career began as a Fast Streamer in the Civil Service Fast Stream, followed by a position as Operational Contracted Services Manager at the Ministry of Justice UK. Earlier experience spans customer service at Three. and Apple, as well as a social media and marketing internship at Fatburn Extreme, which involved market research and branding strategies. Educational qualifications comprise a BA Honours in International Business with Marketing from the University of Strathclyde and additional studies in International Business with Marketing and Hospitality & Tourism Management at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.