Speakers

Tara McCarthy

CEO, Bord Bia – The Irish Food Board

Tara McCarthy is CEO of Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board, an agency of the Irish Government Department of Agriculture. With an international network of 15 offices, Bord Bia supports Irish food exporters in unlocking sustainable business partnerships around the world.

Grace Binchy

Insights and Trends Specialist Bord Bia

Grace Binchy works as an Insight & Innovation Specialist with Bord Bia and works with food and drinks companies from start-ups to well established companies, helping them understand the importance of the consumer and develop their brand positioning for the market place.

Linda Walsh

Director, Ipsos

Linda Walsh is a Director at Ipsos MRBI. IPSOS have carried out the Value of the Garden Market research since 2001, and have a unique insight into the changes and trends that have emerged over these years.

Carol Marks,

Sector Manager, Horticulture - Nuseries, Garden Centres, Bord Bia

Carol Marks, Sector Manager for Horticulture at Bord Bia, is a graduate of the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, with a background in business management, publishing and PR, before returning to study horticulture as a mature student, followed by a number of years working in the sector, before joining Bord Bia 16 years ago.