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He has experience in bringing large-scale impactful strategies &amp; campaigns to life and has built relationships and networks locally and internationally.<\/p>\n<p>His expansive career has included roles as Chief Executive of a political party, running innovative campaigns in business &amp; community sectors, holding directorships on major boards, running his own management consulting business and practising as a lawyer.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout his career, Conor has been a passionate about empowering young people and making a positive contribution to reconciliation and peace-building on the island of Ireland.<\/p>\n<p>Conor was previously a Governor of The Irish Times Trust and inaugural Chair of The Ireland Funds Young Leaders in Belfast. He was also Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses NI, served as a Director in LGBT charity ShoutOut, was Chair of Fleming Fulton School and was elected to serve on the Law Society NI Council and European Young Bar Association. 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