Board Members
David O’Neill MA., M.Sc., MBA
Role: Director
David O’Neill MA., M.Sc., MBA, has worked in aquaculture and fishery activities since 1991.
Worked in development finance with the Commonwealth Development Corporation, Managed Business division. Experienced in Shrimp, Tilapia, Salmon and shellfish farming in Central America, Africa Asia and Europe. Degrees in Science from TCD and UCC and an MBA from TCD and has completed further studies at the TUCK School of Business in Dartmouth, New Hampshire, USA.
Julie Maguire Ph.D.
Role: Research Director and Manager
Dr Julie Maguire, research director of BMRS, has substantial project management experience.
Dr Maguire has co-ordinated and participated in numerous EC FP 4,5,6,7 projects. Dr Maguire acts as an expert advisor on several environmental matters and sits as a Vice Chair of Horizon 2020 (Marie Curie). Dr Maguire was awarded the Copernicus Masters Award from the European Space Agency for “Best service for European citizens”. Dr Maguire has successfully managed the research station since 2005 and is now driving the business to its new commercialisation goals. Dr Maguire is extensively published in peer reviewed and technical papers.