As Executive Director of the Northern Ireland Resources Network (NIRN), Eimear Montague is at the forefront of the circular economy movement in Northern Ireland. She has led pioneering initiatives to promote reuse, repair, and sustainable resource management, working closely with government, industry, and academia. Eimear has also recently been appointed as a Visiting Professor to Ulster University and has joined a board of external experts who will support Ulster University’s academic programmes, drive innovation, and strengthen partnerships across industry.