Kirsty McManus
Kirsty McManus, MBA, Dip IoD, Director for Professional Development Services & National Director at IoD Northern Ireland.
Kirsty was appointed Director for Professional Development Services in March 2023. The institute supports over 5,000 leaders each year in their professional development journey. Kirsty has oversight for the development, delivery and assessment of the highly regarded Chartered Director qualification.
Kirsty’s appointment followed a successful career during which she has held senior positions at the Ulster University, CBI and Vistage in California.
Kirsty has over 20 years’ experience working in markets such as the United States and Europe.
Kirsty was a founding member of the Northern Ireland Business Brexit working group.
Kirsty has a degree in Information Management from Queens University, an MBA from Ulster University Business School and achieved the IoD Diploma in Company Direction. Kirsty is also a trustee of Charis Cancer Charity. Kirsty was appointed a member of Intertrade UK, which supports the East-West Council (EWC) in promoting all internal UK trade.
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