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Imelda Hurley

Chief Executive Officer at Coillte

Imelda Hurley has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Imelda is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Coillte since November 2019. In addition to this, they serve as the Patron at Chapter Zero Ireland since May 2022. Imelda has held various positions at different organizations, including being a Non-Executive Director at Ibec since September 2020 and Dole plc since July 2021. Imelda also served as a Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Member at Total Produce from January 2019 to July 2021. Before that, Imelda held the role of Executive Director and Group Chief Financial Officer at Origin Enterprises Plc from 2014 to 2018 and the role of Group Chief Financial Officer & Head of Corporate Sustainability at PCH International from 2011 to 2014. Imelda was also a Board Member, Audit Committee Chairman, and Risk Committee Member at Bord Gais Eireann from 2010 to 2014. Prior to that, Imelda had a range of positions at Greencore Group plc, starting as Projects Manager in the Corporate Finance Department in 2001 and progressing to Group Finance Director, Managing Director of Finance & Head of Investor Relations, Group Financial Controller, and Group Commercial Financial Manager/Finance Director, Convenience Foods. Finally, they started their career at Arthur Andersen as an Audit Trainee and later became an Audit & Business Advisory Manager.

Imelda Hurley has a well-rounded education history that includes various programs and degrees. In 1990, they began their academic journey at the University of Limerick, where they pursued a Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) with a focus on accounting and finance. Imelda continued their education at the Chartered Accountants Ireland from 1994 to 1998, obtaining their ACA degree in accounting.

Years later, in 2013, they enrolled in the Strategic Financial Leadership Program at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business for executive education. This program allowed their to enhance their knowledge and skills in strategic financial leadership.

Imelda further expanded their expertise by attending the Harvard Business School in 2018. There, they completed the Executive Education program, specifically the Advanced Management Program. Although the field of study is not specified for this program, it can be assumed that it provided their with a comprehensive understanding of advanced management techniques and strategies.

Overall, Imelda Hurley's education history highlights their commitment to continuous learning and professional development, with a strong foundation in accounting, finance, and strategic financial leadership.

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