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Rosemary O’Connor
[Director - CMI Ireland] - r.oconnor@cm-intl.com
Background
 Rosemary O’Connor is a Programme Development, Implementation and Management specialist with over 16 years experience in the private and public sector focusing on the role of new technologies in achieving economic development and regional competitiveness. Rosemary’s experience is based on the development and implementation of new programmes and processes in the area of technology exploitation.
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Areas of Expertise
Converting policy & strategy into action
Programme development & implementation
Strategic evaluation & assessment
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Education
BBS
MSc Exploiting ICT for Regional Competitiveness, University of Limerick
Prince II Certification, Office of Governement Commerce
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Key Experiences
Policy & Strategy
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Project manager of eBusiness Monitor international case study review & policy recommendations
- Project manager for Ireland’s Shannon Region’s Information Society Strategy & Action Plan
- Regional expert on European Indicators & Benchmarking Working Group
- Principal investigator on the development of a digital technology strategy for the East Midlands region of the UK
Programme Development
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Lead on SME dimension of EU FPVI Digital Business Ecosystems deployment programme
- Responsible for business planning and funding management for wide range of externally supported activities
- Programme development and management of a suite of eBusiness advisory and support programmes in Wales (c€8m per annum)
Evaluation
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Project manager of strategic evaluation of the contribution of the Interreg & Peace programmes to the Creative Industries sector in the North/South Ireland cross border areas
- Responsible for ongoing review, evaluation and future planning of support programmes and interventions
- Expert Evaluator for EC Framework Programmes
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Previous Roles
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Director Wales Information Society, Welsh Development Agency, 2001-2006
- eBusiness Programme Manager, Welsh Development Agency, 1999-2001
- Board Member European Regional Information Society Association, 1998-2001
- IS Projects Manager, National Micro-electronics Applications Centre, 1992-1999
- Researcher, University of Limerick, 1991-1992
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