Lorraine Whelan
About Lorraine Whelan
Lorraine Whelan is the owner of Axis Communications, with over 20 years of experience in corporate communications and public relations. She has held consulting roles at Glanbia and Tullow Oil, and has an extensive educational background including an MBA and ongoing studies in Sustainable Business at the University of Cambridge.
Current Role at Axis Communications
Lorraine Whelan has served as the Owner of Axis Communications since 2003. Based in Lund, Skåne, Sweden, she has developed a business that focuses on providing tailored corporate communication and public relations services. Her expertise caters to a diverse clientele, including FTSE100 companies, listed firms, and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Previous Experience at Glanbia and Tullow Oil
Lorraine Whelan worked as a Retained Consultant at Glanbia from 2004 to 2016, totaling 12 years in Kilkenny, Leinster, Ireland. Concurrently, she served as a Retained Consultant at Tullow Oil from 2004 to 2015 for 11 years in Chiswick, Hounslow, United Kingdom. Her roles in these companies contributed to her extensive experience in corporate communications.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Lorraine Whelan holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Esa Business School, which she completed from 1997 to 1999. She also studied Business at the University of Cambridge for one year from 2011 to 2012. In addition, she pursued a Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Business at Cambridge University. Her educational background supports her professional expertise in finance and public relations.
Career in Corporate Communications
With over 20 years of experience in corporate communications, Lorraine Whelan specializes in best practices and award-winning communication programs. Her career includes a significant role as Group Investor Relations Manager at CRH from 1987 to 2000, where she gained valuable insights into investor relations and corporate strategy. Her work spans various blue-chip public companies and sectors.