Dara Connolly

Background

About Dara Connolly

Are your a senior executive, public official or a business owner looking to keep learning and growing? Do you want to link to others on a similar upward trajectory? Are you curious as to how others sectors work, their cultures and strategies for success? As CEO of Common Purpose I am passionate about nurturing, developing and transforming leaders while forging networks that can make real change in organisations, individuals and society. Because of my role I have the perfect platform to work with senior executives from across various sectors around the world while striving for a more connected and equitable world. I have seen this programmes work time and time again, indeed I did the programme myself in 2007 so am living proof. During my 20 years in business I have worked across numerous sectors: from multinationals to semi states to successful social enterprises as well as being involved in a number of start ups. It is this cross sector experiences as well as many tumultuous life journeys that enables me to create real impact with senior leaders I encounter and work with. Accomplishments include winning Social Entrepreneur Ireland Impact Award, Social Innovation Fund Animate Award and Dublin City Enterprise Award in 2016.