Faculty of Business Executive Education Team

Passionate, experienced and knowledgeable — our team and their networks empower excellence. Every member of our faculty are experts in their field, possessing doctoral level qualifications obtained from acclaimed universities across the globe.

Their comprehensive knowledge, extensive research experience, and commitment to teaching ensure that our MBD students receive a world-class education that seamlessly blends theory and practice.

By enrolling on programme, you will have the privilege of learning from and collaborating with academics who have not only excelled in their own academic journeys but have also gained recognition for their contributions to the business world. Join us in this transformative educational journey and be mentored by the best in the field.

Dr Meadbh Ruane, Programme Director, MBS

Meadbh Ruane has lectured in the Faculty of Business Studies since 2002. She lectures in the areas of digital business, organisational change, managing people and
reflective practice. Meadbh is an Action Learning facilitator with extensive experience in the area. In her role as a lecturer and facilitator, Meadbh has a strong belief in practice-based education and continuing professional development where student-participants are at the centre of their own learning. She incorporates pedagogy that links real-world and practitioner experience to academic theory.

Dr Vicky O'Rourke

Dr Vicky O’Rourke is a Senior Lecturer for Research Development at the Faculty of Business, ATU Donegal. She is joint Programme
Director for a unique cross border Executive Education Masters programme, delivered jointly by Atlantic Technological University and Ulster University: the MSc in Leadership and Innovation in the Public Sector. Vicky received her Doctorate in Education from Queen’s
University, Belfast and she also holds a Masters by Research from Letterkenny Institute of Technology. Vicky is a qualified Action Learning Set Facilitator, learning by doing and critical reflection underpin her approaches to education. Dr O’Rourke leads on the Innovation module.

Paul McGuckin

Paul brings a wide range of skills, with extensive experience in leadership, sales, marketing, and consulting. With a proven track record of success, Paul has the necessary expertise to deliver an exciting and challenging learning experience to his students. A background in sales with leading brands such as Nike, coupled with experience in software consulting, allows Paul to offer a truly unique perspective on business, management and leadership that is invaluable in today's rapidly changing world. Paul leads the Leadership module.

Dr Isobel Cunningham

Is a lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation and has been teaching at ATU since 2015. Previously Isobel taught at Dublin City University, Ulster University and University of Derby. She completed a BA Hons and MSc in International Business at Ulster University. Isobel completed her Ph.D. in 2013 again at Ulster University. Her Ph.D. title is “Evolution and Formation of Entrepreneurial Founding Teams in the Video Games Industry”. Isobel collaborates with local businesses and has a particular interest in female entrepreneurs and creative entrepreneurs. Dr Cunningham leads the Professional Development Module.

Michael Margey

His currents interests include, developing leadership talent through action, and the advancement of innovation and learning ecosystems for regional development. Michael studied widely in the fields of business, computing & information systems, higher education, research practice, innovation and fintech, at University College Galway, Ulster University, Atlantic Technological University, University of Sheffield, Northumbria University and Said Business School, University of Oxford. Michael leads the delivery of the module The Learning Organisation.

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