The wealth of knowledge that Tim brings to the team at GEIA is crucial.  He has over 30 years’ experience in technology and business development, scaling, commercialisation and operations management in University, SME and MNC settings. I've lived and worked in Ireland, Australia, SEA and the USA and have advised client companies and government departments on business development opportunities in Ireland, the US, Japan, Saudi Arabia, East and North Africa. I have organised international thought leadership conferences on research, regulatory and consumer acceptance as well as numerous ministerial trade missions, open innovation showcases and knowledge/technology transfer events. I am a graduate of University College Cork and of executive education programs at Harvard, Kellogg School of Management, the UCD Michael Smurfit Business School and Michigan State University.