Meet Your Faculty
Depth of knowledge and advice
The Institute of Sustainability Studies’ faculty is led by world-class industry experts, who are at the forefront of practical and tangible sustainability projects across the globe. In bringing together this wealth of knowledge, you can be sure that you are getting diverse and deep industry expertise from leaders in the field.
Our facilitators, as well as teaching, are professionally involved in all types of businesses, at various levels across multiple industry sectors. This ensures that you are experiencing the latest case studies and learning about the very latest thinking in helping you become a sustainable business.
Michele Hallahan, Faculty for Diploma in Business Sustainability
Ben Craig
Director, Big Blue Mountains
Ben is an experienced sustainability consultant, having worked across sectors and industries with organisations of all sizes. He uses a skillset built from a decade of experience as a sustainable business entrepreneur to support organisations to cut through the jargon and find practical solutions and strategies that can be integrated at pace.
He is a graduate of the Ulster University Business School and Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership and when not at work, spends lots of time in the sea, having reached #4 in the world at kayak surfing!
Ben curated the Module on Decarbonisation: Achieving Net Zero.
Dr Seán O’Reilly
Assistant Professor, University College Dublin
Dr Seán O’Reilly is an Assistant Professor of Accountancy at University College Dublin and a Chartered Accountant, previously serving as Head of the Accounting Department at Technological University Dublin.
A leading advocate for sustainable finance, Seán actively promotes his beliefs to students and business professionals alike. His PhD, titled ‘Essays in Entrepreneurial & Green Finance,’ includes published academic papers on financing early-stage Cleantech firms. Seán also has research experience in sustainability reporting, with a particular focus on SMEs.
Séan curated the Modules Sustainable Finance & ESG Reporting & Auditing.
Dr Emma McDaid
Assistant Professor, UCD College of Business
Emma is an Assistant Professor at UCD’s College of Business, teaching the executive MBA and MSc in Management programmes at the Smurfit School. She has held teaching and research positions at UNSW in Australia and the University of Warwick, UK.
Emma holds an MPhil and PhD in Accounting from UNSW and an MSc in Accounting from DCU. A Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland, she is currently researching the social effects of algorithmic management, focusing on the future of work and content moderation in social media organisations.
Emma curated the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) module.
Ann Whyte
Lecturer, Glasgow Caledonian University
Ann lectures on various sustainability topics at Glasgow Caledonian University and Dublin City University. As a Sustainability Consultant, she has extensive experience in environmental research and has worked on national and international projects with the voluntary sector, public sector, and European Commission.
Her specialities include Sustainable Transport, Environmental Management, Sustainable Waste and Water, Energy, Environmental Legal Frameworks, Business and Sustainability, Carbon Capture, Climate Change, Resource Management, and Research Methodology.
Ann curated the Module Business with Biodiversity.
Mark Kane
CEO, Sustainabil-IT
Mark is credited with establishing the concept of “Sustainable Digital Transformation”, used first to describe the 5-year transformation programme he implemented as Global Head of Information Solutions at Mainstream Renewable Power.
His Sustainable Digital Transformation programme won the ICMG/Zachman global “Digital Strategy to Execution” award in New York in 2019. Now CEO of Sustainabil-IT.ie, a sustainability and technology consultancy, he advises organisations on how they can leverage technology to drive sustainability and ESG transformation initiatives.
Mark curated the Module Sustainability Plan Implementation.
Michele Hallahan
Senior Sustainability Consultant, EcoLogic
Michele Hallahan, MSc, ALCM, LEED AP, has over 20 years of experience in ecological design, environmental management, and sustainability. She specialises in restorative environmental management and international standards across the US and Europe, consulting with medium to large businesses on sustainability matters.
Michele served as Vice President at Dr. John Todd’s ecological design firm, JTED, and is a certified Permaculture Designer. She was a Sustainability Advisor to the Office of the Provost at TCD, taught climate change and sustainability at Trinity College and is a guest lecturer at UCD.
Michele curated your Module on Sustainable Operations.
Dr Louise Gorman
Assistant Professor in Finance, Trinity College Dublin
Louise is a passionate advocate for Diversity and Inclusion, with a research focus on D&I in the business sector, particularly around ESG and sustainability. Her recent publication: “An exploration of the influence of the news media on the corporate governance practices of Irish and UK listed plcs,” gained attention across media outlets in Ireland and the UK.
She also worked as a Research Assistant on the Next Generation Management project at DCU, developing a module on global sustainable thinking, social entrepreneurship, business ethics, and corporate social responsibility.
Louise curated the Module on Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion.
Melina Taprantzi
ESG Consultant, Social Entrepreneur, Founder of Wise Greece
Melina is a social entrepreneur who received the prestigious “SDGs and Her” award from the UN in 2020 for her work on implementing the Agenda 2030 for sustainable development. She has led SDG and ESG projects, advising Fortune 1000 companies on Corporate Social Responsibility and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Melina is a keynote speaker at international seminars, an Ambassador of the Think Young Entrepreneurship School, a TEDx Speaker, a BMW Foundation Responsible Leader, and an IVLP Alumna in Social Responsibility and Innovation, funded by the US Department of State.
Melina leads the Sustainability Plan Development
Javier Santoyo
Policy Advocate, The OpenAir Collective
Javier has over 15 years’ experience in Sustainability and ESG, working with Global and Fortune 500 companies to develop and implement business transformation strategies rooted in sustainability.
He focuses on the intersection between sustainability, technology and innovation, and has worked both in-house and as an external advisor. Javier has collaborated with large multinationals, civil society organisations and consultancies like Salterbaxter and EcoAct, specialising in Net Zero decarbonisation, sustainable value chain management, stakeholder engagement, business and human rights, sustainable development and inclusive business models.
Javier curated the Module on Business with Biodiversity.
Danielle McCormick
Founder and Lead Consultant, Triterra
With over 20 years’ experience in sustainability and delivering local, national, and European behavioural change and sustainability campaigns, Danielle is a highly accomplished professional who brings a varied skill set to the table.
Danielle works to ensure that sustainability messaging is made simple, accessible and engaging for all stakeholders. Through her unique blend of skills, expertise and personal attributes she has successfully delivered some of NI’s leading sustainability and behavioural change campaigns including Love Food Hate Waste, European Week for Waste Reduction, Recycle Now, Fairtrade Borough, and Recycle Week.
Danielle curated the Module on Green Marketing & Communications.
Patricia Kane
Founder & CEO, reuzi
Pat Kane is a sustainability strategist, speaker, columnist for Irish Tatler and Mums and Tots magazine, and founder of reuzi, a hub for environmental living and awareness. reuzi exists in both the real and virtual worlds, with pop-ups, some exciting in-store concessions, and a busy online presence.
Pat curates eco-friendly products to enhance daily life while empowering individuals and businesses to create positive impact. She consults with businesses of all sizes on improving sustainability, and her voice is well-known in Irish media for promoting sustainable living and corporate responsibility.
Patricia curated the Module on Green Marketing & Communication
Dr. Paul Davis
Assistant Professor of Management, DCU Business School
Dr. Paul Davis has been working in Supply Chain Management for over 30 years, more recently implementing and advising on sustainable supply chain management. Paul is currently helping businesses to make their supply chains sustainable, through lecturing (in DCU) and his work on various boards and business alliances.
Paul is active in research in the areas of sustainable and strategic procurement. He also mentors and advises companies, particularly SMEs, on their sustainability strategies. Paul brings both industry experience and research knowledge to help these companies create resilient supply chains.
Paul curated the Module on Sustainable Supply Chain.
Laura Adams
Senior Consultant at Grain Sustainability
Laura is an experienced sustainability adviser and senior consultant at Grain Sustainability. She also chairs the board of a sustainability charity and runs a B Corp Academy programme, guiding businesses through the B Corp certification process.
With over 20 years of in-house sustainability leadership experience, Laura understands the challenges and rewards of implementing sustainable practices within organisations. She holds a post-grad certificate from Cambridge University Institute of Sustainability Leadership and has been recognised as an agent of change. Laura is also a judge for the UK Global Good Awards.
Laura curated the Module on Introduction to Business Sustainability.
Dr. Maurizio Catulli
Senior Lecturer in Sustainability Innovations, University of Hertfordshire
Dr. Maurizio Catulli is a Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Innovations, a visiting researcher at the Open University, and a member of the Circular Economy Networks in Transportation Systems. His research primarily focuses on sustainable Mobility as a Service and Product Service Systems.
He teaches Managing Change for Environmental Management and customer research and has led consultancy projects and DEFRA-funded research on sustainable consumption. With 25 years of university teaching experience at multiple universities, he has also designed and implemented pilot sustainable business models, contributing to advancing sustainable business practices.
Maurizio curated the Module on Circular Economy & Sustainable Products.
Gillian McKee
Sustainability & ESG Consultant, GIRAFFE Associates Ltd
Gillian McKee is a sustainability and ESG consultant, specialising in strategy development, training, and engagement. She spent 22 years at “Business in the Community NI” before starting her own consultancy in 2019.
With clients across the agri-food, construction, manufacturing, and public sectors, Gillian helps organisations embed sustainability into their operations. She is an external assessor for BITC’s CORE Standard, a Gold Award assessor for Diversity Mark NI, and a trained B Leader. In 2021, Gillian was awarded an MBE for her services to the business community in Northern Ireland.
Gillian curated Module 2 on Sustainability Plan Development.
Mike RosenBurg
Professor of the Practice of Management of Strategic Management, IESE Business School
Mike Rosenberg is a Professor of the Practice of Management in the Strategic Management Department at IESE Business School. He began teaching part-time in 1999 and joined the faculty full-time in 2003. Professor Rosenberg lectures in IESE’s MBA and Executive Education programs, focusing on strategy, geopolitics, and sustainability.
His first book, titled ‘Strategy and Sustainability’ (Palgrave Macmillan, 2015), explores the link between business and the environment, examining sustainability from the perspective of business executives as opposed to environmentalists.
Mike is part of our Sustainable Advisory Council
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