Donough Tierney

In addition to being an experienced board director, investor, and advisor, I hold hands on roles with companies in Aerospace, ESG, cleantech, dual use, and defence areas. I am a certified director from INSEAD with additional qualifications in sustainability and Risk & Compliance. I bring many years of dynamic experience in both corporate giants and startup environments, with a unique blend of strategic insight and hands-on expertise. My background is in boards, non-executive director roles, advisory boards, founder, and CEO positions, allowing me to deliver a comprehensive tool kit of skills in business development, Profit and loss management, strategy, marketing, commercial, industrial development, and international government relations. I excel in guiding companies through the planning and execution of their commercial objectives and vision.
My strategic guidance has consistently propelled companies toward success, with a focus on achieving and exceeding commercial objectives in the range of 5-10x. I have a proven track record of working closely with SMEs, providing invaluable insights into scaling and export development strategies. My board advisory roles have been instrumental in facilitating strategic decisions for sustained growth. My extensive background spans Aerospace, urban air mobility, electric vehicles, ESG, defense, dual-use space, electronics, digitization, AI, and Space. With senior management experience at industry giants such as Airbus, EADS, Xerox, Philips, Mitsubishi, and various SMEs and currently working for EU Defence innovation scheme. I bring a wealth of insights and track record of winning awards for new business and securing contracts in the billions of dollars. As a thought leader, I deliver workshops, keynote speeches and talks at conferences worldwide, focusing on aviation, defense, cybersecurity, and AI/dual-use technology. Proven capabilities in business development management, forming impactful partnerships, and establishing MOUs and alliances.