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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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"visible wf-cell iso-item\" data-post-id=\"918\" data-date=\"2016-02-03T19:06:03+00:00\" data-name=\"Hugo MacNeill\"><div class=\"testimonial-item post visible\"><div class=\"testimonial-author\"><div class=\"testimonial-avatar\"><span class=\"testim-no-avatar\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"\n\t viewBox=\"0 0 60 60\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 60 60;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n<path d=\"M30,1.5c-16.542,0-30,12.112-30,27c0,5.204,1.646,10.245,4.768,14.604c-0.591,6.537-2.175,11.39-4.475,13.689\n\tc-0.304,0.304-0.38,0.769-0.188,1.153C0.275,58.289,0.625,58.5,1,58.5c0.046,0,0.092-0.003,0.139-0.01\n\tc0.405-0.057,9.813-1.411,16.618-5.339C21.621,54.71,25.737,55.5,30,55.5c16.542,0,30-12.112,30-27S46.542,1.5,30,1.5z M16,32.5\n\tc-2.206,0-4-1.794-4-4s1.794-4,4-4s4,1.794,4,4S18.206,32.5,16,32.5z M30,32.5c-2.206,0-4-1.794-4-4s1.794-4,4-4s4,1.794,4,4\n\tS32.206,32.5,30,32.5z M44,32.5c-2.206,0-4-1.794-4-4s1.794-4,4-4s4,1.794,4,4S46.206,32.5,44,32.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg><\/span><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-vcard\"><div class=\"testimonial-name\"><span class=\"text-primary\">Hugo MacNeill<\/span><br \/><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-position\"><span class=\"text-secondary color-secondary\">former Chairman British-Irish Association<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-content\"><p>\u201cI 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.\u00a0 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. 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A massive advocate for celebrating the island of Ireland on the world&#8217;s stage, he has both founded, assembled and led various \u2018tribes\u2019 over the years to make the \u2018visions and values laid out in the Good Friday Agreement a reality\u2019 for the people who call this place home.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"visible wf-cell iso-item\" data-post-id=\"919\" data-date=\"2015-05-03T19:06:53+01:00\" data-name=\"Dr Howard Hastings OBE\"><div class=\"testimonial-item post visible\"><div class=\"testimonial-author\"><div class=\"testimonial-avatar\"><span class=\"testim-no-avatar\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"\n\t viewBox=\"0 0 60 60\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 60 60;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n<path d=\"M30,1.5c-16.542,0-30,12.112-30,27c0,5.204,1.646,10.245,4.768,14.604c-0.591,6.537-2.175,11.39-4.475,13.689\n\tc-0.304,0.304-0.38,0.769-0.188,1.153C0.275,58.289,0.625,58.5,1,58.5c0.046,0,0.092-0.003,0.139-0.01\n\tc0.405-0.057,9.813-1.411,16.618-5.339C21.621,54.71,25.737,55.5,30,55.5c16.542,0,30-12.112,30-27S46.542,1.5,30,1.5z M16,32.5\n\tc-2.206,0-4-1.794-4-4s1.794-4,4-4s4,1.794,4,4S18.206,32.5,16,32.5z M30,32.5c-2.206,0-4-1.794-4-4s1.794-4,4-4s4,1.794,4,4\n\tS32.206,32.5,30,32.5z M44,32.5c-2.206,0-4-1.794-4-4s1.794-4,4-4s4,1.794,4,4S46.206,32.5,44,32.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg><\/span><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-vcard\"><div class=\"testimonial-name\"><span class=\"text-primary\">Dr Howard Hastings OBE<\/span><br \/><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-position\"><span class=\"text-secondary color-secondary\">CEO Hastings Hotel Group<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-content\"><p>&#8220;Conor is a driven individual, with a voracious thirst for knowledge, and an equally indefatigable work ethic.\u00a0 His\u00a0 main ambition is to contribute to the betterment of Northern Ireland society.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 Do not fear asking for Leadership Advice from someone, like Conor, who may be younger than you. 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