Maria Mahon has over 20 years business experience working in the financial services, media, tourism , internet and software industries. In 2006 she established her own management consultancy practice, advising CEO’s and MD’s of companies on developing and implementing growth strategies for their businesses.
From 1999 to 2006, Maria Mahon held the position of Group Chief Executive of Saongroup.com, which now includes market leading on-line recruitment sites in Ireland, UK, South America, South Africa, the Caribbean and China.
Prior to this, Maria held the position of Marketing Director for Dublin’s leading music Radio Station, 98FM. Previously she held the position of International Brand Manager for Bord Failte where she was responsible for the roll out of the All Ireland Tourism brand across 8 Countries. She also has held the position of Marketing Manager with Irish Life.
Maria holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from NUI Galway, and a Masters in Business Studies (MBS) from Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business.
In 2003, Maria was short listed for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the year. She was also awarded the prestigious Bank of Ireland Business Alumni award in NUIG in 2006.
Maria is a Director of a number of leading companies in Ireland including Saongroup.com, Communicorp and ICAN. Maria is a director and former Chairman of the Marketing Institute of Ireland. She has recently been appointed to the NUIG MBA industry advisory board. Maria is Chairman of Camara Education Ltd, an international not for profit organisation who’s mission is to enhance education in the developing world through the use of technology.