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Our Team

We are dedicated to the promotion and growth of Irish craft and design

Based in Castle Yard, Kilkenny, DCCI is run by a team of specialised project managers who oversee our activities. We also offer internship opportunities from time to time.

If you have a query for our team, please email the relevant person below. For information on the DCCI Board of Directors, please visit our Board Members page.

Our vision is to increase the contribution of crafts and design to Ireland, economically, socially and culturally, by 2030. Our mission is to do this by supporting designers and makers to develop their businesses in a sustainable way and by promoting the benefits of crafts and design to society.

Mary Blanchfield

Mary Blanchfield

Chief Executive Officer

Marguerite Ryan

Marguerite Ryan

Executive Assistant to CEO

Morgan Lalor

Morgan Lalor

Head of Operations
Nuala McGrath

Nuala McGrath

HR and Corporate Services Manager (Including FOI)
Gavin Sands

Gavin Sands

Finance Manager
Julie Jackman

Julie Jackman

Finance Assistant

Emma Dowling

Emma Dowling

Head of Commercial
Brian Byrne

Brian Byrne

Gallery Coordinator
Oisín Doyle

Oisín Doyle

Commercial Graduate

Isha Tyagi

Isha Tyagi

Head of Craft & Education
Eimear Vize

Eimear Vize

Jewellery Craft Tutor
Martina Walsh

Martina Walsh

Education Administrator
Sarah Foley

Sarah Foley

Education Graduate

Tom Watts

Tom Watts

Head of Design
Steven McNamara

Steven McNamara

Design Project Manager
Orla Bogue

Orla Bogue

Design Coordinator

Suzy O’Keefe

Suzy O’Keefe

Head of Digital and Communications
Eimear Harding

Eimear Harding

Communications Manager
Vicki Daly

Vicki Daly

Digital Marketing Manager
Kate O'Toole

Kate O'Toole

Communications & Content Specialist
Aman Hidayathullah

Aman Hidayathullah

CRM End User Specialist
Douglas Pereira

Douglas Pereira

Digital Officer
Eoin Drew

Eoin Drew

Digital & Communications Graduate
DCCI Mission and Values

 

At the heart of our work is our mission, vision, and values, which guide our strategic priorities and activities. They inform our role in promoting excellence, innovation and sustainability in the design and craft sector.

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About DCCI

Meet our Board of Directors

The Board of DCCI is committed to the highest standards of corporate governance.

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