Dearbhla Kelly
About Dearbhla Kelly
Dearbhla Kelly is a Senior Project Manager specializing in Digital Transformation at The Economist, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse educational background with degrees in Linguistics, Sociology, Computer Science, and Cognitive Science, and has held various roles in business transformation and coaching.
Current Role at The Economist
Dearbhla Kelly serves as a Senior Project Manager in Digital Transformation at The Economist. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to various digital initiatives within the organization. Her role involves overseeing projects that enhance digital capabilities and improve operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Hogan Lovells
Before her current position, Dearbhla Kelly worked as a Business Transformation Manager at Hogan Lovells from 2017 to 2018. During her tenure in London, she focused on implementing strategies to improve business processes and drive transformation within the firm.
Educational Background
Dearbhla Kelly has a diverse educational background. She studied at University College Dublin, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Linguistics and Sociology from 1998 to 2001. She further pursued a Master's degree in Cognitive Science from 2001 to 2002 and completed a Postgraduate degree in Computer Science from 2002 to 2003.
Experience at Accenture
Dearbhla Kelly worked at Accenture as a Management Consultant from 2005 to 2015. Over this ten-year period, she provided consulting services to various clients, focusing on business strategy and operational improvements.
Coaching and Advisory Roles
In addition to her project management role, Dearbhla Kelly has been involved with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) as an Executive Coach & Adviser Practitioner since 2019. She previously worked at Strengthscope® as a Strengths Coach from 2015 to 2016, where she focused on coaching individuals to leverage their strengths.