“Conor is a total breath of fresh air and a joy to work with. His ability to express real empathy and deliver incredible insight is a real gift. If you get a chance to work with Conor, take it.”

“Conor’s passion and energy for helping us to realise our vision was incredible.  His insight, strategic advice and phenomenal connections allowed us to build our business, attract new funding streams and reach a wider audience.  He was a key member of our team and his innovative work on developing our Digital Futures initiative has made a real impact on the lives of many young people across NI.”

“Conor is an outstanding One Young World Ambassador.  Our mission is to connect the world’s most impactful young leaders to create a better world.  His speech at our summit in Bogota: “It’s all about relationships”, which he delivered alongside two Nobel Peace Prize winners, demonstrated how Conor epitomises the responsible, global and effective leadership qualities that our world needs right now.  His vision, ambition and leadership in leading the formal bid to host ‘One Young World Belfast 2023’ was a compelling part of our decision to bring the world’s largest youth summit to Belfast in 2023.”

“Conor is a highly respect and valued leader in Northern Ireland’s business and civic community.  He is a trusted advisor and regarded for his integrity, diplomacy and professional excellence.  He has relationships across the UK, Ireland and in the US and is extremely able to communicate and influence at the very highest levels.  Conor provides brilliant strategic insight and practical solutions to assist business leaders navigate an ever-changing business environment.”

“Conor has been instrumental in building relationships between NI and Los Angeles over the past number of years. He has been a great friend to Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles and delivered a number of lectures and classes for us providing insights into contemporary Northern Ireland.”

“I have known Conor for a number of years and have worked with him in different roles. I hold him in the highest regard and all my experiences have been very positive. This includes his central position in establishing Young Influencers, leadership position with the Ireland Funds and his variety of international roles.  Conor is exceptionally hard working, creative and has really excellent judgement. He is a strategic thinker with outstanding communication skills. His manner is unfailingly balanced and deadlines are always met. He is always good humoured and establishes excellent working relationships with all parties. I value his abilities and judgement greatly.”

“Not one to be put in a box, Conor has had a vast career that is built around one thing: bringing about change. A massive advocate for celebrating the island of Ireland on the world’s stage, he has both founded, assembled and led various ‘tribes’ over the years to make the ‘visions and values laid out in the Good Friday Agreement a reality’ for the people who call this place home.”

“Conor is a driven individual, with a voracious thirst for knowledge, and an equally indefatigable work ethic.  His  main ambition is to contribute to the betterment of Northern Ireland society.  His ability to connect with individuals, and to connect them with each other has been an example to us all, and has been recognised in appointments he has taken up more recently, not least as a Board member of the Irish Times Trust.  Do not fear asking for Leadership Advice from someone, like Conor, who may be younger than you. I think you’ll be impressed.”