Tiernan Kenny
About Tiernan Kenny
Tiernan Kenny serves as the Head of International Affairs at Ofcom, covering maternity leave since 2021. He has an extensive background in public affairs and policy, with degrees from University College Dublin and the University of New South Wales.
Work at Ofcom
Tiernan Kenny currently serves as the Head of International Affairs at Ofcom, covering for maternity leave. He has held this position since 2021. Prior to this role, he worked as the International Affairs Manager at Ofcom from 2020 to 2021. His experience at Ofcom encompasses a focus on international policy and regulatory matters.
Education and Expertise
Tiernan Kenny has a diverse educational background. He studied at the University of New South Wales, where he participated in an exchange program and earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History and Politics from 2010 to 2011. He also obtained a Master of Economic Science (MEconSc) in European Public Affairs and Law from University College Dublin from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Arts in International History, Politics, and International Relations at University College Dublin from 2008 to 2012.
Professional Experience
Tiernan Kenny has held various positions in public affairs and international relations. He worked as a Public Affairs Consultant at FleishmanHillard from 2013 to 2015 in Brussels. He then served as a Public Affairs Consultant at APCO Worldwide from 2015 to 2017, also in Brussels. In London, he worked as the Head of Communications, Public Affairs, and Standards at Wayfindr from 2017 to 2018, and later as CEO at the same organization for five months in 2018. He was also the UK & Europe Public Policy Manager at Access Partnership from 2019 to 2020 and a Senior Policy Adviser for UK-EU Negotiations at the Confederation of British Industry in 2017.
Academic Background
Tiernan Kenny's academic journey began at Gonzaga College, where he completed his Leaving Certificate from 2001 to 2007. His studies continued at University College Dublin, where he focused on History, Politics, and International Relations, culminating in a Bachelor of Arts degree. He furthered his education with a Master's degree in EU Affairs at the same institution, enhancing his expertise in European public policy.