Sean Finlay took up the position of Director – Business Development for Geoscience Ireland (GI) earlier this month. His tasks will include adding new partners to the consortium of companies which comprise GI; access and evaluation of tender opportunities and marketing of the GI brand. Based in the Geological Survey of Ireland offices in Dublin, Sean commented

Geoscience Ireland (GI) provides a unique opportunity to develop business for Irish-based geologists, geotechnical engineers and hydrogeologists in mining, exploration, water and infrastructure development and in environmental services in international markets. GI will build on the outstanding success of Irish mining and oil and gas companies, focussing initially on Africa and will be supported by Enterprise Ireland in this venture.