Billy Huggard

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About Billy Huggard

Billy Huggard, FICS Operations & HR Director | Media & Publishing Specialist Professional Profile A seasoned industry veteran with over 42 years of pioneering leadership in Irish Publishing, Media, and Information Technology sectors. Recognized for strategic vision, innovative media initiatives, and extensive industry influence, with a track record of founding and managing prominent technology and media events, publications, and online portals. Adept at driving growth, fostering industry collaboration, and delivering high-impact content. Key Highlights 42+ years of experience spanning publishing, media, and IT industries in Ireland Former Editor & Publisher of TechTrade and Irish Computer (established 1977) Operations & HR Director at Mediateam, overseeing strategic growth and team management Mediateam publishes TechCentral.ie, a leading daily online technology news service, and ShelfLife, a prominent FMCG monthly magazine and Drinks industry Ireland. Aditionally Mediateam has a Contract Publishing and Events arm. Co-founder of Ireland’s largest technology events, including Comm's Expo (1993) and Toys 4 Big Boys (2001) Active member of industry leadership bodies, including former Chairman of Technology Ireland (Irish Software and Fellow of the Irish Computer Society Experienced judge for Technology Ireland Software Awards and participant in governing councils within Ibec Co-founder of Ireland’s premier technology trade events, fostering industry networking and innovation Regular contributor to industry awards and recognition programs, elevating Irish technology sector standards. Media & Publications TechCentral.ie, ShelfLife.ie, EngineersJournal.ie, Drinks industry Ireland and sector-specific awards websites. Managed and developed multiple digital portals serving the technology, grocery, and industry sectors. Education Bachelor of Marketing, Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) Professional Affiliations Fellow, Irish Computer Society Former Chairman, Irish Software Association (Irish Software Association / Technology Ireland) Personal Interests Dedicated to advancing Irish technology and media industries through innovative publishing, event organization, and industry collaboration. Oh and golf!