Niamh O'grady
About Niamh O'grady
Niamh O'Grady serves as the Head of Communications at FutureLearn, where she has worked since 2017. With a background in diverse sectors and extensive experience in public relations and marketing, she has held various roles in notable companies throughout her career.
Work at FutureLearn
Niamh O'Grady has been serving as the Head of Communications at FutureLearn since 2017. In this role, she collaborates with the leadership team to enhance the profiles of key spokespeople within relevant media. She provides strategic advice and counsel to ensure that public relations efforts align with broader marketing campaigns. Prior to her current position, she held the role of Senior Communications Manager at FutureLearn for one year, from 2016 to 2017.
Previous Experience in Communications
Before joining FutureLearn, Niamh O'Grady held various positions in communications and marketing. She worked as a Communications Consultant at THE MESSAGE MACHINE LIMITED from 2015 to 2018. Her earlier experience includes roles as an Account Manager at Nelson Bostock Communications from 2005 to 2007 and as an Account Director at Epoch PR from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, she served as a Marketing Associate Director at Kwittken & Company from 2012 to 2014.
Educational Background
Niamh O'Grady holds a Master of Science in Marketing from Technological University Dublin, which she completed from 2001 to 2002. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in History and Politics from University College Dublin, where she studied from 1998 to 2001. In 2021, she furthered her education by completing a Mini MBA in Marketing at Marketing Week, studying under Mark Ritson.
Specializations and Skills
Niamh O'Grady specializes in both B2B technology and consumer public relations. She has extensive experience in integrated marketing campaigns and has worked across various sectors, including education, retail, technology, telecoms, travel, start-ups, and automotive. Her diverse background enables her to provide strategic insights and effective communication strategies tailored to different industries.