Debbie O'Brien

Director Communications Consulting International

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

About

I can help you engage your stakeholders - sustainably - with insights-driven strategic communication and great ideas. I've worked across a range of sectors including water services, consulting, banking, financial services, retail, aviation and public transport.

Experience

  • Director at Communications Consulting International
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    Strategic Communication | Ideas | Insights | Perspective

  • Head of Internal Communication at Uisce Éireann Irish Water
    Dec 2021 - Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos

  • Head of Group Internal Communication at Ervia
    Jan 2016 - Dec 2021 · 6 yrs

  • Australia Post (Greater Melbourne Area)
    • Head of Internal Communications - Group & Corporate Services
      Jul 2013 - Jun 2015 · 2 yrs

      In this predominantly internal communications contracting role, I partnered with C-suite executives including the Group COO, CIO, CMO, EGM Corporate Affairs and People, and CEO/MD to develop communication strategies which successfully engaged their people.

    • Communications Consultant - Information, Digital and Technology
      Mar 2012 - Jun 2013 · 1 yr 4 mos

      I advised the Chief Information Officer and the Information, Digital and Technology (IDT) leadership team on a variety of communication and media issues. As a member of the lead team, I developed programs to support culture change in the broader IDT workforce during a critical period in Australia Post's digital transformation.

  • Communication Consultant at Ogilvy Ireland (Wilson Hartnell PR)
    Oct 2008 - Oct 2010 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    I acted as a strategic media adviser to some of Ireland's top corporations, and delivered a range of stakeholder engagement, brand communication and change/transformation projects. I managed numerous issues and crises on clients' behalf, and exploited opportunities to promote and protect their reputation. I specialised in employee engagement and culture change; delivering training and coaching in employee communication for middle managers, and conducting communication and culture audits.