Bronagh Riordan

Bronagh Riordan is a Partner in the AI and Data Practice at EY Ireland, where she helps clients to navigate the complexities of the modern business landscape and achieve their strategic objectives through AI-enabled business transformations. She is also Chair of the Industry Steering Board for CeADAR, Ireland’s national centre for AI, and the European Digital Innovation Hub for AI in Ireland, as well as a member of the Government of Irelands AI Advisory Council.  The council was established as part of Irelands National AI Strategy, the mandate of which is to provide independent expert advice to Government on AI policy. Bronagh is particularly passionate about serving as an inspiring role model for women in Data, Analytics, AI & Technology.  Notably, she was the first female board chair of any Technology Centre in Ireland.  She was also named as a ‘Global Data Power Woman’ in both 2024 and 2023.  This acknowledgement serves to feature women holding leadership positions in prominent companies worldwide, showcasing their strategic and operational excellence and recognising that their work shapes the data landscape, breaks new ground, and paves the way for the next generation of women in data. Bronagh has more than 20 years’ experience in data, analytics and AI and has held a range of senior positions across industry, where she was responsible for developing data, analytics & AI strategies, transforming data, analytics & AI capability and delivering impactful data, analytics, AI and technology products.