Clare was born and raised in Dublin, and moved to Vancouver in 2019. Prior to moving, Clare completed a Master’s Degree in Management Consultancy at the Smurfit Graduate Business School and worked in Strategy Consulting at PwC for 3 years. In 2020, Clare joined the Enterprise Business Transformation Team at lululemon, where she managed the Strategic Planning process, conducted Operating Model design projects, and supported International New Market Entry business operations. Clare joined the Strategic Ventures Team at BCAA in 2023, combining her experience as a Strategy & Operations advisor. This role involves identifying new business opportunities, from strategy development through to prototyping and testing opportunities. In her spare time, Clare enjoys snowboarding, fitness classes, and exploring all that BC has to offer.

Mike Murphy is from Clane, County Kildare Ireland and has been in Vancouver since 2011.

Mike is a dynamic and visionary leader serving as the President of the Irish Chamber of Commerce Vancouver, since 2021. With a passion for fostering business growth and strengthening ties between Ireland and the vibrant business community in Vancouver, Mike brings a wealth of experience and dedication to this pivotal role.

A seasoned professional in business development and sales, he has a track record of driving innovation and success. Having over a decade of experience in the buildings industry he has held key positions in marketing, business development, data and SaaS where he demonstrated strategic acumen and a commitment to excellence.

As the President of the Irish Chamber of Commerce Vancouver, Mike is committed to fostering a collaborative environment that empowers businesses and professionals. He envisions a future where the Irish community in Vancouver thrives, and businesses flourish through meaningful connections and strategic partnerships.

Richard, a Dublin native, relocated to Vancouver in 2013.

Feargal Harris, originally from Bray, made a transformative move to Canada in 2014, marking the beginning of a dynamic career journey. With a commendable 7+ years in eCommerce and over a decade dedicated to instigating and implementing lasting results and impactful changes for a specialized construction firm, Feargal brings a wealth of experience to the table.

His education spans a diverse spectrum of skills, covering enterprise software, digital marketing, project management, e-commerce, and business studies. This extensive knowledge base has been honed through hands-on experience in three distinct industries and across three different countries. Feargal is a proven force in achieving results, driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a passion for fostering effective teamwork.

Beyond the professional realm, Feargal is a sports enthusiast, finding joy in football (soccer), rugby and the NFL. As a resident of Vancouver, he is gradually exploring and embracing the city’s vibrant culinary scene, evolving into a budding foodie. Feargal Harris encapsulates a unique blend of expertise, motivation, and a genuine love for diverse experiences, making him a valuable asset in any professional or social setting.

Alan moved to Vancouver in 2012 from Dublin after a few years travelling and working abroad in New Zealand, Australia and Uganda. Before leaving Dublin, Alan spent 4 years working with PriceWaterhouse Coopers (PwC) Management Consulting mainly helping banking clients to survive the financial crisis by raising billions in funding and rebuilding departments. Alan joined Ledcor in 2012 and worked on the Business Improvement team with their Resources and Transportation division. His work involved helping them to scale their fixed wing and rotary businesses, marine towing, trucking and forestry businesses. This included M&A, helping to establish and grow international revenue in Asia and the UK, continuous improvement and system implementations. He left to enter the cannabis industry pre-legalisation with Aurora Cannabis and helping them to expand internationally through M&A and led a number of Finance Transformation projects. He then was involved with a cannabis start up who looked to launch new products into the Canadian market. In his role with the chamber he is looking forward to bringing more events to members and providing great networking opportunities for Irish people to thrive professionally.

Eoin was born and raised in Cork, Ireland, and came to Vancouver in 2014 after a brief stint in Whistler. Eoin was called to the bar in BC in 2017. He practices in the areas of professional negligence and civil litigation with a particular focus on immigration negligence law.

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Eoin Logan works at Meridian Law Group in Vancouver. Eoin has appeared in the Supreme Court and in many of the Provincial Courts all over the Lower Mainland. Eoin has appeared in numerous cases involving different areas of law such as debt collection and negligence with a particular focus on Immigration Negligence.

Away from work Eoin enjoys travelling, trivia, walking his dog and keeping active. On weekends he can be found either hiking up or snowboarding down the local mountains