Lisa is the owner of Spectrum Display, and a member of CBAs Safe & Clean committee, has over 20 years of experience in Visual Display… 11 of those years were spent with Debenhams as the Regional Visual Manager for Ireland, both on the ground with the stores and as part of the Creative & Marketing division. Lisa now works with a wide variety of businesses throughout the country offering services in Window Display, Merchandising, Training, Consultancy and Mentoring for large and small retailers and producers. Lisa also works with Local Enterprise Offices to support SME’s and is a lecturer at TU Dublin.

John Hayes has served as Cork City Centre Coordinator with Cork City Council since summer 2021. With 27 years of experience at the council, John has worked across multiple departments, including Human Resources, Corporate Affairs, the Boundary Extension project team, and currently, the Strategic & Economic Development Directorate. His in-depth knowledge of the council’s operation are invaluable in his recent role. Over the past three years, he has actively collaborated with the Cork Business Association (CBA), local traders, and key stakeholders such as An Garda Síochána, Bus Éireann, Irish Rail, Community groups, and Cork Chamber. His focus has been on fostering and supporting city centre initiatives and partnerships to benefit the broader Cork community.

Ciara O Riordan leads the charge as the Head of Marketing and Communications at the Everyman Theatre in Cork City. With a dynamic career spanning over a decade, Ciara’s expertise lies in digital marketing, where she brings her passion for social media to the forefront. Her journey through political marketing and her recent role with Dulux Paints Ireland – where she worked on digital campaigns for Weathershield and produced memorable TV adverts for Easycare showcase her versatile prowess. Ciara’s venture into the arts sector has her buzzing with excitement as she dives into promoting captivating shows like “Mother of All The Behans” and the upcoming much anticipated Pantomime “Red Riding Hood”