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Bernard Smith
Foreign Investment & International Operations Advisor, Emerging Business Sector at IDA Ireland
Bernard Smith is a seasoned professional based in Frankfurt, with a focus on promoting Ireland as an investment location for fast-growing and emerging businesses across Europe.
With over 20 years of international experience, Bernard excels in building strong relationships with key decision-makers in some of the world's largest companies, driving significant Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for Ireland.
He has played a pivotal role in attracting a multitude of global Fortune 500 companies as well as fast-growing enterprises to establish substantial operations in Ireland across various sectors including Research & Development, Software Development, Data Analytics, and more.
As the VP New Business at IDA Ireland, Bernard brings a wealth of knowledge in facilitating international expansion for technology and high-growth companies looking to operate successfully from Ireland.
Bernard Smith's educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Business and Languages from The University of Wolverhampton, a Diploma in Business & Languages from Fachhochschule Kempten - Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The Open University.
