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Adam has a BA in Languages for International Communication from Dublin City University specialising in Japanese. Adam spent 3 years working in Japan as a Coordinator for International Relations on the JET programme. Adam sees the Fellowship as an ideal opportunity to study for a Masters while gaining further professional experience in the region. Adam is sponsored by Morgan McKinley and will be based in Singapore for the duration of his work placement.
Mark graduated from University College Dublin with a BSc in Economics and Finance. Following graduation he moved to China and studied Chinese at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and having spent two years there, speaks Mandarin Chinese. Mark decided to pursue the Farmleigh Fellowship as it offered him an excellent opportunity to develop his career in Asia. Mark is sponsored by DPS Engineering and will be based in Shanghai for the duration of his work placement.
Bernard has a BEng (Mechanical) from University College Dublin. While in university, Bernard completed an internship as an engineer with Kentz in Doha and following graduation joined Vayu Ltd where he worked as an energy analyst. Bernard joined the Farmleigh Fellowship as he wanted to pursue a Master’s in business and feels the mix of work and study in Asia suits his career aspirations. Bernard is sponsored by Pfizer and will be based in Singapore for the duration of his work placement.
Ciaran has a BA in economics from Trinity College Dublin. Prior to the Farmleigh Fellowship, Ciaran worked in Washington DC for US Senator Charles Schumer of New York as an intern. Ciaran was attracted to the Fellowship due to its practical work element and unique mentoring program. Ciaran is sponsored by Glanbia Nutritionals and will be based in Singapore and Shanghai for his work placement.
Paul holds a BComm International with Italian from University College Dublin. Paul has worked for Enterprise Ireland in Italy and more recently with the consultancy firm International Development Ireland (IDI) in Bahrain. He sees the Fellowship as the ideal work-study platform to fast track his business career in Singapore. Paul will be working on a project for Ireland House with the IDA and will be based in Singapore for the duration of his work placement.
James holds a BComm from NUI Galway and an MBS International Business from the Michael Smurfit Business School. James has worked with AIB Merchant Services and later at Google AdWords and feels the Fellowship provides a superb opportunity to gain direct business experience with companies active on the ground in Asia. James is sponsored by Diageo and will be based in Singapore for the duration of his work placement.
Ciara has a BComm from UCC and is ACA qualified. Ciara worked with Deloitte Consulting for over three years before embarking on the Farmleigh Fellowship programme. During her time with Deloitte, Ciara worked with leading ISEQ, FTSE and Nasdaq plcs and also trained as a chartered accountant. Ciara is sponsored by CRH Plc and will be based in Beijing for the duration of her work placement.
Mark graduated from University College Cork with a BComm. Following graduation he worked in the finance department at EMC in Cork before leaving to travel around the world. He returned to work at EMC before accepting a place on the Fellowship as he saw it as a great opportunity to work abroad and gain experience in exciting new markets. Mark is sponsored by Diageo and will be based in Indonesia for the duration of his work placement.
Odhran has a BA in Psychology from the NUI Galway. Following graduation, he joined a UNESCO-awarded online education provider in a marketing capacity. He has also held a directorship role with the Junior Chamber International, Galway and worked in sales and marketing in the United States and Australia. He chose to embark on the Fellowship as it offered a unique opportunity to study at one of Asia's leading business schools. Odhran is sponsored by Cut-e and will be based in Singapore for the duration of his work placement.
Ciarán holds a BSc in Financial Mathematics and Economics from the NUI Galway. He was attracted to the Fellowship because of the unique opportunity to study in a world class academic environment in addition to the chance to work for an international company in the world’s most exciting business region. Ciarán is sponsored by Information Mosaic and will be based in Singapore for the duration of his work placement.
Matthew holds a BA in Business and Economics from Trinity College Dublin as well as an MSc in Management Consultancy from The Michael Smurfit Business School. Matthew believes that undertaking this programme will lead to a deep understanding of doing business in Asia and will equip him with the knowledge needed to build a successful career. Matthew is sponsored by Microvision and will be based in Singapore for the duration of his work placement.
Ruth has a BA in European Studies in Russian and French from Trinity College Dublin. Following graduation, Ruth worked in Moscow for Bord Bia whilst also obtaining a post graduate certificate in International Business Development from the Dublin Institute of Technology and chose the Fellowship to gain professional experience working in Asia. Ruth is sponsored by CIDF and will be based in Shanghai for the duration of her work placement.
John has a BA in Business and Economics from Trinity College Dublin. Following graduation, he joined an Irish consultancy firm as part of the IBEC Export Orientation programme and has worked for them in Ireland, Germany and Buenos Aires, Argentina. John believes the Fellowship will give him a deeper understanding of Asian business culture with the aim of becoming an expert in his choosen field. John is sponsored by ESB International and will be based in Singapore and New Delhi, India for his work placement.
David holds a degree in Manufacturing Engineering from ITT Dublin and after graduating, traveled to Shanghai to represent Ireland in a Technical International Exchange program. David has worked as a product and applications engineer and has also pursued his own entrepreneurial ambitions forming a number of successful businesses. David accepted a place on the Fellowship in order to explore business opportunities in Asia. David is sponsored by Project Management Group and will be based in Singapore for his work placement.
James has a BA in business and economics from Trinity College Dublin and an MSc in management consultancy from the Smurfit Business School. Prior to the Fellowship, he worked as a project manager for ZAPA technology. James hopes to start a career in Asia and believes the Farmleigh Fellowship is the perfect launch pad for this ambition. James is sponsored by Intuition and will be based in Singapore for the duration of his work placement.
Alison graduated from University College Dublin with a Bachelor of Actuarial and Financial Studies and is a Fellow of the Faculty of Actuaries. Following graduation, she joined Norwich Union International and more recently, worked with Canada Life Assurance Company. After completion of the Fellowship, Alison plans to pursue opportunities in international business in Asia. Alison is sponsored by Treasury Holdings and will be based in Shanghai for the duration of her work placement.
Laura has a BA in Economics and German, an MSc in Financial Economics from University College Cork and an MSc in International Management from Trinity College Dublin. Laura feels that joining the Farmleigh Fellowship is a fast and effective way to become fully immersed in Asian business and culture. Laura is sponsored by Ocuco and will be based in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia for the duration of her work placement.
Denise has a BA in English and Sociology from University College Cork and an MA in International Journalism from Dublin Institute of Technology. She has worked as a freelance journalist and researcher and has also spent time working in China. Denise is pursuing the Fellowship as it combines her interest in Asia with business. Denise is sponsored by Edco, a member of Smurfit Kappa Group Plc, and will be based in Singapore for the duration of her work placement.
 Fiona O’Shea - Dublin Institute of Technology
With a BA in Human Resource Management and over eleven years of business experience, Fiona has been based in Singapore for almost three years working as a HR Specialist. She sees the Fellowship as the ideal way of widening her long-term career opportunities in international business development. Fiona is sponsored by the Dublin Institute of Technology and will be based in Singapore for the duration of her work placement.
Mícheál has a BBS Management from Trinity College Dublin and an MBS in Human Resource Management from Dublin City University. Following his Masters, he joined the teaching staff at DCU Business School and was also a member of the LiNK Research Centre at DCU. He hopes that the Fellowship will open many doors enabling him to continue to work at an international level. Mícheál is sponsored by Abbott Laboratories and will be based in Singapore for the duration of his work placement.
 John Ring - The Farmleigh Fellowship
John has a BA in economics from University College Cork and a MSc in economics from Trinity College Dublin. After graduation, John entered economic consultancy with DTZ first as an Assistant Economic Consultant before being promoted to the position of Economic Consultant. He sees the Fellowship as a fantastic way of building up a high-level network in Asia. John’s sponsoring company is the Farmleigh Fellowship and will be based in Singapore for the duration of his work placement.
Danielle graduated from Trinity College Dublin with a BA in Business Studies and Political Science. The Fellowship attracted her as it offered her the chance to learn about and immerse herself in new cultures, giving her opportunity to up-skill through work and study in two entirely different Asian environments, Singapore and China. Danielle is sponsored by PCH International and will be based in Shenzhen, China for the duration of her work placement.
Claire holds a BA in French and Italian from Trinity College Dublin and a MA in Translation Studies from Dublin City University. She has worked with Dublin City Council Public Libraries, been a restaurant manager and worked with a translation company. Claire pursued the Fellowship in order to gain extensive knowledge of international business in Asia. Claire will be working on a project for Ireland House with Enterprise Ireland and will be based in Singapore for the duration of her work placement.
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