In the Chair

Interview with Fiona Ross, Chairperson (e.g. CIÉ, NPHDB) and non-executive director

In the Chair

Show Notes

In this episode, Tom Ward has a wide-ranging chat with Fiona Ross, a highly experienced Chairperson and non-executive director on her non-executive roles in the public sector in Ireland and abroad.

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