Meet Our Faculty
We are proud to introduce our expert faculty of seasoned HR professionals with deep expertise in organisational change, employee relations, and leadership development.
With a wealth of experience in Industrial Relations and Employment Relations our faculty of seasoned professionals, provide programmes and workshops with unmatched practical insights and tailored advice, ensuring participants leave with actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately.

Managing Partner at Stratis Consulting
Brendan McGinty
Brendan McGinty, Managing Partner of Stratis Consulting, is a leading expert in people strategy, employment relations, change management, and dispute resolution with over 30 years of experience. He chairs Skillnet Ireland, serves on the Workplace Relations Commission Board, and has a strong background in workforce development and national policy reform.

Senior Partner at Stratis Consulting
Liam Doherty
Liam, Senior Partner at Stratis Consulting, is a leading expert in industrial and employment relations with a PhD in conflict management. He advises on large-scale restructuring, strategic ER reviews, and dispute resolution. Formerly with Ibec, he is a regular contributor to Stratis Masterclasses and serves on the Industrial Relations Research Trust Board.

Senior Partner at Stratis Consulting
Brendan Mc Carthy
Brendan Mc Carthy is a Senior Partner at Stratis Consulting, focusing on organisational effectiveness with over 30 years of experience which involves consulting, senior HR roles and working at Ibec advising employers and leading management development. Brendan has also lectured on HR and strategy and served on key boards, including the Employment Equality Agency.

Associate Partner, Stratis Consulting
Karl McDonagh
Karl was previously the Employee Relations and Change Director with Diageo Ireland with responsibility for driving organisational, cultural and employee relations strategies for the Diageo businesses throughout Ireland. Karl has extensive experience and a successful track record in delivering change and re-structuring in complex employee relations environments.

Managing Director of Stratis Learning & Development
Louise Murphy
Louise Murphy is Managing Director of Stratis Learning and Development with over 20 years of HR leadership experience. She focuses on leadership development and team performance, designing tailored training programs that align with business goals. Louise has worked across sectors including FMCG and pharmaceuticals.
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Strategic Adviser at Stratis Consulting
Caroline Jenkinson
Caroline, former Deputy Chairman of the Labour Court with 22 years of experience adjudicating employment law and industrial relations disputes, brings invaluable expertise to Stratis. Previously with Ibec, her guidance enhances client engagement and supports strategic employment relations initiatives.

Partner at Stratis Consulting
David Horgan
David is a Partner at Stratis Consulting with expertise in organisational change and employee relations. He spent 15 years as HR Director at Transdev and was most recently HR Manager at the Institute of Technology, Carlow. David has led cultural and organisational transformations in unionised environments.
