Professor Thia Hennessy is a senior, experienced leader with a track record of significant achievement in academia and business. She is Head of the College of Business and Law at UCC and prior to this she was Dean of Cork University Business School. A highly cited economist with strong quantitative skills, Prof Hennessy has published numerous articles on the economic performance of the agri-food sector and is a regularly invited expert to policy-making bodies such as the European Parliament and the OECD. Prior to joining UCC in 2016, she was employed by Teagasc, the Agriculture and Food Development Authority, where she was responsible for the National Farm Survey (NFS) which produces the official statistics on farm income in Ireland. In this role, she led a multidisciplinary team to adapt the survey to develop a unique suite of sustainability indicators. Thia is a frequent contributor to tv, radio and the printed press clearly disseminating complex information supported by statistical evidence. In recognition of her research contributions, Thia was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by her alma mater, the University of Reading in 2019.

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