Julie O’Brien has 30 years senior-level industry experiences in professional travel and destination management (leisure and business tourism), tourism and hospitality businesses.
A well-known and highly respected industry leader, Julie has extensive experience of working throughout Ireland and internationally for public sector agencies, national governing bodies, community organisations and private enterprise. She is known for her empathetic, goal-focused and solution driven style that delivers visible results while supporting environmental, social and economic wellbeing.
In 2016 Julie established Runda Hospitality & Tourism Solutions, specialising in strategic destination development rooted in the identity of people and places throughout Ireland and internationally.