Fionnuala O' Leary appointed as new Chief Executive Officer of Children's Health Foundation
The board of Children’s Health Foundation are extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Fionnuala O’Leary as Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Health Foundation.
Fionnuala is joining the organisation from the Irish Cancer Society (ICS) where she held the position of the Director of Engagement and Fundraising having joined the ICS in the role of Head of Communications and Marketing in 2019.
During her tenure at ICS, Fionnuala played a pivotal role in developing the society’s brand and reputation. Fionnuala used strategic comms to highlight the needs of cancer patients and to help highlight the importance of investment in cancer research. Her leadership resulted in sustainable growth across fundraising income and the orchestration of the most successful Daffodil Day campaigns in the society’s history.
Prior to that, Fionnuala’s career was largely in media, where she held the position of Group Digital Editor (ROI) Independent News and Media, along with a number of senior positions including Editor of Independent.ie.
Speaking about the appointment, Fionnuala commented, “I am extremely honoured and proud to have been appointed as the new CEO of Children’s Health Foundation, an organisation that is dedicated to raising vital funds for sick children and their families.
I am excited for this new challenge, and I look forward to supporting sick children and their families across Children’s Health Ireland hospitals and urgent care centres. I have always admired the work of Children’s Health Foundation and how they have assisted patients and their families over the years. With the support of the team, we will work together towards our vision to give every sick child the very best chance”.