Rebecca Markey

Chief Executive, IFP Media and Advisory Council member, and Chair of Committee of Enterprise, at the RDS

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

About

Media & Communications Leader | PR | Content Creation | Event Management | Design As Chief Executive of IFP Media, I lead a dynamic team specialising in publishing, PR, content creation, event management, and design. We help brands craft compelling narratives across print, digital, and live platforms, delivering high-quality content that engages and inspires. With expertise in media, branding, and audience engagement, I focus on driving business growth, digital innovation, and industry advocacy. Whether it’s producing editorial content, managing impactful PR campaigns, delivering standout events, or creating eye-catching design, my goal is to create meaningful impact. I’m also a conference speaker on communication and media trends, sharing insights on storytelling, audience engagement, and the evolving publishing and PR landscape.

Experience

  • IFP Media (24 yrs 6 mos)
    • Chief Executive
      Jan 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 7 mos

      IFP Media is a specialist communications, design and event management company. We offer a full suite of media services, including print and digital publishing, content creation, public relations and event management. Clients are at the heart of everything we do. Our dynamic communications team work closely with you to understand your needs and to deliver bespoke solutions. The company is the preferred communications partner for an array of high-profile clients, including semi-State bodies, multinational companies and professional organisations.

    • Deputy Chief Executive
      Mar 2010 - Dec 2012 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    • Commercial Director
      Feb 2002 - Mar 2010 · 8 yrs 2 mos

  • Marketing committee at SSE Airtricity League
    Mar 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 5 mos

  • Magazines Ireland (4 yrs 4 mos)
    • Chairman
      Jan 2015 - Apr 2017 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      Magazines Ireland is the trade association of magazine publishers. Its objective is to promote and protect the interests of magazine publishers and in particular its members. Magazines Ireland represents 38 Irish publishers who together produce over 185 magazines, both consumer and business to business titles. Magazines Ireland has created a strong, united voice for magazines here in Ireland and internationally. This united voice of Irish publishers has helped our members to grow their magazines and businesses through Magazines Ireland initiatives, by providing a forum for publishers to discuss their industry and to help it grow.

    • Deputy Chairman Incoming, Executive committee
      2013 - 2015 · 2 yrs

      Magazines Ireland is the trade association of magazine publishers. Its objective is to promote and protect the interests of magazine publishers and in particular its members.

  • Fundraising Manager at Irish Youth Foundation
    Nov 1999 - Feb 2002 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Account Executive at Irish International
    1998 - 1999 · 1 yr