LEO Carlow/Kilkenny Ambassador- Emma Butler
Emma Butler is the Managing Director of White Meadow Interiors,
Emma Butler founded White Meadow Interiors five years ago with just one client and a strong vision, driven by passion and dedication. Through strategic growth and a commitment to excellence, she has built the company into a multi award-winning business known for its innovation and trusted relationships. Now, she’s channeling her entrepreneurial spirit into a new venture with @relocatetoIreland, continuing her journey of bold evolution in design and business.
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LEO Cavan - Sandra Coote
Sandra Coote is the owner and manager of Crafts of Ireland, a creative enterprise rooted in Irish heritage and rural craftsmanship. After a trailblazing 25-year career at An Post, she launched her first craft workshop in 2017 and has since grown the business to include wool kits from her rare-breed sheep, a vintage tearoom, and a solo art exhibition. With strong support from the Local Enterprise Office and a thriving online presence, Sandra is now expanding into tourism with plans for a vintage motor museum.
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LEO Monaghan - Tara Gartlan
Tara Gartlan is the founder of Tara Gartlan Chocolate in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. Having honed her craft in some of Ireland’s most celebrated restaurants, Tara was an integral part of teams awarded two Michelin stars, Tara turned her focus to entrepreneurship following the challenges of the pandemic. As a coeliac herself, she set out to create gluten-free artisan chocolates of the highest standard, winning multiple awards and establishing her brand as one of Ireland’s most exciting food businesses. Tara’s story reflects determination, creativity, and a passion for excellence.
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LEO's Clare/Tipperary/Limerick - Oonagh O’Hagan
Oonagh O’Hagan is a pharmacist, award-winning entrepreneur, and global business leader transforming healthcare retail. A Trinity College Dublin graduate with 20+ years in pharmacy, she leads Meaghers Pharmacy Group—10 Dublin-based stores and a global e-commerce platform serving 80+ countries.
Her leadership has earned her titles like Irish Tatler Businesswoman of the Year and WMB Entrepreneur of the Year, while Meaghers has been recognized as a Deloitte Best Managed Company (Platinum) and Retail Excellence Employer of the Year.
A passionate advocate for women in business and health, Oonagh is a Lead Entrepreneur with Going for Growth and a sought-after speaker on leadership, innovation, women’s health, and scaling purpose-driven brands.
LEO Dublin South - Dr. Mamobo Ogoro
Dr.MamoboOgoro is a Social Psychologist, broadcaster, and award-winning entrepreneur, known for her research on migrant identity and her work advancing belonging through intercultural media and education.
She is the founder and CEO of GORM, a social enterprise that empowers marginalised communities and equips leaders through evidence-based consultancy and storytelling. As Ireland’s first Echoing Green Fellow and host of NewstalkFM’sYounified, Mamobo is a recognised thought leader in inclusion, leadership, and social impact.
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LEO Fingal - Cuty Gupta
Cuty Gupta is the founder of Cozmotec and RecruitPro, leveraging her diverse background in dentistry, finance, and technology to help SMEs embrace digital transformation through smart automation and tailored software solutions.
Her journey from healthcare to innovation was driven by resilience and continuous learning, culminating in her role as Director of Innovation and Technology at an accountancy firm. Passionate about practical, human-centred tech, Cuty now mentors startups and develops tools that simplify workforce management and empower small businesses.
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LEO Dublin City - Sylvia Kennedy
Sylvia Kennedy is the founder of Treats by Sylvia, a Dublin-based baking business specialising in handmade cheesecakes using high-quality Irish ingredients.
Launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, the business has grown from a home kitchen to a full production facility, earning multiple national awards and supplying over 40 locations. Sylvia’s innovative approach and strong branding have positioned her as a rising force in Ireland’s artisan food sector, with nationwide expansion now underway.
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LEO DLR - Wynne Liu
Wynne Liu is the founder of Chic Tote, a sustainable lifestyle brand that transforms everyday accessories into artful expressions of Irish culture and design.
With a background in finance and a career in global firms like Citigroup and Accenture, she blended her Eastern heritage and Western creativity to pursue entrepreneurship. Chic Tote reflects Wynne’s passion for meaningful gifting, sustainability, and storytelling through design.
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LEO Kildare - Jane Manzor
Jane Manzor is the founder of Manzor Marketing, an award-winning consultancy established in 2016 to help SMEs grow through strategic marketing, digital campaigns, and mentoring.
With over 25 years of experience in the food and drinks industry and affiliations with national enterprise bodies, she has supported more than 250 businesses across Ireland.
A passionate advocate for women in business, Jane combines her entrepreneurial spirit, academic expertise, and hands-on experience to empower others through training, consultancy, and community leadership.
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LEOs Cork and Kerry Ambassador – Marie Toft
Marie Toft is the founder of Emotionise AI, a company that merges her background in international broadcasting and psychotherapy to revolutionize communication through emotional intelligence.
Her proprietary Generative AI model, EIMEAR, enables organizations to create empathetic, values-driven communications at scale, enhancing relationships with both customers and employees. As a psychotherapist, communicator, and AI change management consultant, Marie is a sought-after thought leader and keynote speaker, known for her expertise in responsible AI adoption, data ethics, and human-centric innovation.
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LEO Donegal - Olivia Finney
With a degree in Business Studies and a Chartered Accountant qualification from Ernst & Young LLP, Olivia returned to Donegal in 2025 to join Glackin Business Institute as a Business Consultant specializing in financial planning.
In 2014, she co-founded The Counter, an artisan retail venture, and later launched New Kid Coffee in 2022, focusing on high-quality, speciality-grade coffee. Following the sale of The Counter in 2024, she continues to grow New Kid Coffee, supplying freshly roasted beans to cafés and consumers across Ireland through retail and online channels.
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LEO's Sligo/Leitrim - Miriam Simon
Miriam Simon is an award-winning Business Strategist and Peak Performance Mentor with 30 years of experience supporting global brands and ambitious CEOs in driving clarity, resilience, and growth. As an accredited executive coach and member of the Institute of Directors, she works across sectors including tech, retail, and hospitality, delivering strategic planning and leadership development. Miriam also founded The Retail Powerhouse, a learning hub for independent retailers, and advises clients such as Meta, Kerry Group, and Enterprise Ireland.
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LEOs Laois, Longford, Offaly & Westmeath - Gretchen Donovan
Gretchen Donovan, founder of Glass Innovations Ltd, is a qualified Mechanical Engineer who pioneered a unique glassware painting machine during her engineering career in the UK.
In 2001, she established Glass Innovations to fill a gap in the Irish market, offering high-quality, scalable glass decoration solutions for leading brands in the drinks, beauty, and retail sectors.
Her company is known for its innovation, commitment to quality, and ability to help emerging brands enhance shelf presence through customised glassware design.
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LEO Galway - Emily Brady
Emily Brady is a seasoned executive and entrepreneur with a background in global corporations such as Exxon Chemical, Caterpillar, and Unisys, where she led major technology implementations delivering over $500M in savings.
She later founded Elcaso Network, a successful digital content business that has partnered with global brands like Mattel, Disney, and LEGO, despite having no formal media training. A passionate advocate for STEM, entrepreneurship, and social impact, Emily actively mentors, judges international competitions, and supports initiatives empowering women and disadvantaged children, through a range of impactful initiatives.
She actively mentors graduates, supports women in entrepreneurship, and provides internships to Irish film students, helping them commercialize creative ideas.
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LEO Mayo - Elena Donea
Elena Donea is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of WhatsExposed, a cybersecurity firm specializing in offensive security services for modern businesses. A certified expert in penetration testing and threat emulation, she brings deep technical expertise and strategic leadership from roles at Deloitte and Kontex.
Through WhatsExposed, Elena leads a global team delivering scalable, partner-driven security solutions across Ireland, LATAM, the UK, and the US, while advocating for accessible cybersecurity through thought leadership and innovation
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LEO Roscommon - Clare Frances Faissal
Clare Frances Faissal is an award-winning photographer and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience, specialising in personal branding, studio portraiture, and weddings.
She founded Clare Frances Photography and has since worked with major brands and high-profile individuals, helping thousands of businesses elevate their visual identity.
As President of Network Ireland Roscommon, Clare Frances actively supports women in business, combining her creative expertise with a passion for mindset, community, and personal growth.
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LEO's Meath, Louth - Ali Molloy
High Tide is a creative agency focused on delivering impactful, human-centered experiences that connect brands, organisations, and communities both online and in person.
Their work spans employee and client engagement, brand activations, and conferences, all designed to drive meaningful outcomes.
With a mission rooted in engagement and connection, High Tide creates memorable campaigns that elevate business performance.
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LEO Waterford - Kim Whyte
Kim Whyte is the Founder and Designer of Pawpear, an Irish stationery brand celebrating Ireland’s heritage through vibrant, hand-illustrated designs.
With a background in visual communication and experience leading design teams in London, Kim returned to Ireland to launch her own consultancy before founding Pawpear in 2022.
Her award-winning work has grown from a one-woman studio into a nationally stocked brand, known for its sustainable practices and creative collaborations with global names like Guinness.
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LEO Wexford - Sharon Ginnetty
Sharon Ginnetty is an award-winning digital marketing consultant and founder of Optimise Marketing, a Wexford-based agency supporting Irish SMEs with strategic digital campaigns and AI integration.
With over 15 years of experience across multiple sectors and a strong academic foundation, she combines traditional marketing expertise with a practical, results-driven digital approach.
A recognised Google Ads Partner and advocate for entrepreneurship, Sharon actively mentors, speaks at enterprise events, and proudly represents Wexford as an Ambassador for National Women’s Enterprise Day.
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LEO Wicklow - Kellie Fennell
Kellie Fennell is an Irish fitness entrepreneur, online coach, and podcast host known for her science-based, personalised approach to health and wellness.
With academic qualifications in neuroscience, mathematics, and nutrition, and a background in competitive sports, she brings a multidisciplinary and holistic perspective to coaching.
Through her global 1-to-1 coaching programs and popular podcast, she empowers clients to build sustainable habits and achieve long-term results.
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