Saoirse O'Connor is a Senior Investment Director with the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), where she has worked since 2014. She is responsible for the monitoring and management of ISIF's Irish investment portfolio and leads a team of investment professionals overseeing the financial and economic performance of investments across a broad range of sectors. Prior to joining ISIF, Saoirse held roles in structured finance with Allied Irish Banks (AIB) and in manufacturing and strategic planning with Bristol Myers Squibb, gaining extensive experience across financial services, operations, and corporate strategy. Saoirse holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) and an MBA, and is a Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA).