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Our alumni have gone on to pursue a wide range of careers across economics, policy, business, finance, and research. In these interviews, they reflect on their time at Trinity, share insights from their professional journeys, and offer advice for current and future students. Explore the links below to read their stories.
Mark Pollack
B.A. (1998) Business and Economics
Mark Pollock is an international motivational speaker, explorer, and author who became the first blind man to race to the South Pole.
Interviewed in 2014
Terry Clune
B.A. (1989) Economic and Social Studies (BESS)
Terry Clune is the CEO and founder of CluneTech, a suite of global companies that help simplify the complexity of global business.
Interviewed in 2013
Jonathan Cloonan
B.A (2007) Economics and Social Studies (BESS)
Named as one of Forbes 30 Under 30 Marketer and Innovators, Jonathan Cloonan is Agency Group Head, US, for Amazon Ads.
Interviewed in 2013
Kingsley Aikins
B.A. Mod Economics and Politics (1974)
Kingsley Aikins is the founder and CEO of The Networking Institute, a company based in Dublin that runs training courses, online and offline, on Networking
Interviewed in 2013
Hamish McRae
M.A. Economics and Political Science (1966)
As an author and economic journalist, Hamish McRae is one of Europe’s foremost speakers on global future trends in economics, business and society.
Interviewed in 2013
Mark Little
B.A. in Economic and Social Studies (1997)
Mark Little is an award winning Irish journalist, television presenter and author. He is also a tech entrepreneur and founder of Storyful and Kinzen.
Interviewed in 2012
Mario Rosentock
B.A. in Economic and Social Studies (1993)
Mario Rosenstock is an Irish actor, comedian, impressionist and musician and is the creator of ‘Gift Grub’ the longest running daily satirical comedy series in Ireland.
Interviewed in 2012
Margaret Doyle
B.A. in Economic and Social Studies (1990)
Margaret Doyle started her career with McKinsey & Company, before moving into financial journalism. She is now Deloitte UK’s Chief Insights Officer and Partner, Financial Services (FS).
Interviewed in 2011
Sinéad English
B.A. in Economic and Social Studies (1989)
Sinéad English is a career consultant and management training specialist and is founder and CEO of Hilt.
Interviewed in 2011