On Sunday, February 18th, CEO of IDA Ireland, Martin Shanahan was announced as the February Sunday Business Post & Ardlinn Executive of the Month.
Prior to joining the IDA, Martin worked across Ireland and Europe to promote and encourage trade, tourism and innovation – key positions included Chief Executive of Forfás and Manager of Professional Development at Failte Ireland.
In this month’s interview Martin Shanahan shares how he began his career and progressed from working in the tourism industry to promoting Ireland on an international basis and leading a team of more than 300 people in 22 countries, as well as his influences & recommendations.