Clarinbridge native Hannah Kiely is an experienced CEO with 25 years in leadership positions. A graduate of NUI Galway, GMIT and the Institute of Directors of Ireland, she is a former CEO of HC Financial Advisers, a former President of Galway chamber and a former board member of Galway Arts Centre. She is well known for her long association with Cope Galway, the homelessness and domestic violence charity.
Hannah’s task is to deliver the programme and vision for Galway’s European Capital of Culture in 2020. She will be responsible for creating the environment to enable the artistic director to deliver a truly unparalleled experience.