We are a team of experienced PR professionals with backgrounds in a diverse array of specialties, such as product management, fundraising, employer branding, and solution selling. We benefit from the collective wisdom of our 15+ years of experience working with the fastest-growing tech scale-ups in Ireland and further afield, and our work for each client is informed by the hive-mind of our multi-skilled team.
Prior to joining Beachhut Aaron received his Bachelors in Communications from Dublin City University. After completing this degree Aaron went on to do a Masters in Public Relations and Strategic communications, also from Dublin City University. It was during this Master’s degree that Aaron had the opportunity to work with Beachhut as an intern, upon completing his internship Aaron was offered a full time position and has been an essential part of the team ever since. He has secured many clients both national and international tier 1 publications and has a wide range of contacts.
Aaron has a keen interest in technology that positively impacts our everyday lives.
Prior to joining Beachhut, Andie achieved a Bachelors of Business Studies from Trinity College Dublin. She joined Beachhut shortly after completing her studies in May 2021 and has since gained experience working alongside exciting tech startups within the retail, e-commerce and healthtech sector, securing national and global coverage in Tier 1 and trade publications.
Her areas of interests include women in tech, sustainable tech and the future of retail.
Conor works with clients in various industries including financial services, micromobility solutions and ecommerce. Conor has over 10 years experience of leading successful public relations campaigns for companies, both domestic and internationally, across a number of sectors including telecommunications, transport, aviation and technology. He has a strong background in planning and executing communication strategies for corporate and consumer clients.
He has an MA in Public Affairs and Political Communications from Dublin Institute of Technology and has worked on and managed several political and public affairs campaigns.
Ethan completed a B.A. in Sports Management before gaining a Masters in Public Relations from the Technological University Dublin. Ethan joined the Beachhut team having previously completed an internship in the brand and consumer and sports sponsorship departments of Teneo in Dublin.
As an Account Executive, Ethan has experience working in a variety of sectors including health tech and automotive industries.
A graduate of Dublin City University, Harry previously worked for Teneo’s Strategic Advisement and Corporate Comms arm in Dublin and joined the Beachhut team in May 2019 while studying a Masters in PR and Strategic Comms in DCU.
He now works an Account Manager across the International client base and has experience working on integrated communications campaigns for technology, health and corporate sectors.
James holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and completed a Masters degree in Public Relations & Strategic Communication, both from Dublin City University.
As a news and sports reporter, James has contributed to a number of media titles such as The Irish Independent, Wicklow People, Wicklow News, The College View, East Coast FM and Newstalk’s Off The Ball.
James joined Beachhut in March 2021 as an Account Executive working across a variety of Ireland’s most interesting scaling technology companies in sectors such as retail, health, transport and software.
With 15 years’ experience in a variety of sectors ranging from US Tech to social enterprise to fundraising consultancy, Jane is equipped with a broad and deep knowledge of the challenges faced by leaders in high-potential, fast-growing companies.
Jane has worked for LinkedIn, Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, Bord Bia, The One Foundation, and Genio, in Sales, Fundraising, and Strategy roles, advising client companies on topics ranging from employer branding to sales narrative to philanthropic investment.
A graduate of Smurfit Executive Business School’s Diploma in Corporate Governance, Jane also hold a BA in Modern Languages and a Post-graduate Diploma in International Business Development from The University of Manchester and DIT respectively. She is a certified Story Coach, and holds an Advanced Practitioner Diploma in Coaching with Neuroscience.
Maria is an international media relations consultant, specialised in coordinating global PR strategies. Before joining Beachhut, Maria worked with Shepard Fox Communications, an international PR agency specialising in localised international B2B and B2C strategies for prominent technology multinationals and European institutions alike. For several years she coordinated global PR strategy for the European Patent Office’s pinnacle event, the European Inventor Award, securing global coverage and attracting the world’s leading technology and science media journalists.
With a wealth of experience in financial communication, Maria has worked with institutions to boost their thought leadership profiles through market analysis placement and securing monthly TV guest-hosting and opportunities on leading business shows on Bloomberg and CNBC.
As well as running operations for Beachhut, Maurice works with clients to develop powerful product messaging, in some cases clarifying and building on a strong existing product vision and in other cases working up a product strategy from the concept stage.
Maurice’s experience spans a number of technology sectors, as Head of Product and in business development and commercial roles. Transitioning into PR and Communications, he has brought a passion for technology and the business of innovation.
Niall has been a leader in both the Communications and Non-profit sector for over 20 years. He began his career in Fleishman Hillard, prior to setting up his own PR consultancy, Ross Communications.
Transitioning into the Non-profit sector, Niall used his entrepreneurial and commercial skills to drive growth in both Irish and international organisations.
As CEO of the Irish Youth Foundation, he collaborated with some of Ireland’s top Blue Chip companies delivering best in class CSR campaigns and events. Most recently he was CEO of World Vision Ireland, part of the world’s largest NGO.
Niall is a creative and strategic thinker motivated by values/mission, high standards and committed to getting results.
Specialised in impactful public relations campaigns in European countries, Nicole has over 16 years experience in international PR, both in-house and agency.
Fully bilingual in English and German, Nicole has directed PR campaigns across Europe for global clients from a variety of industries such as finance/banking, health and pharmaceutical, energy infrastructure & logistics. Originally from Austria, Nicole loves crafting and executing PR strategies, uncovering the story in what seems boring, copy-writing, high quality localisations in German. Before joining Beachhut’s international PR team, Nicole led the Public Relations and Public Affairs Team of the German-Irish Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
The Founder and CEO of Beachhut, Paul Hayes drives strategy for a wide variety of industry leaders across multiple verticals and geographies. He also works with founders and CEOs on all aspects of their strategic communication from fundraising to IPO.
Paul’s experience in technology communications is unparalleled. He has developed the messaging for many early Irish tech success stories from gaming to fintech to urban mobility and health tech. He is an accomplished host and developer of many technology events globally as well as being the originator of Flounders, the legendary club for failed founders.
Rachael joined Beachhut in 2021 where she works across a variety of clients who are leaders within their industries such as Fintech and Fashion tech.
Rachael graduated with a masters degree in Human Rights and Democratisation in 2019 and is interested in sustainable technology and tech for good. Before joining Beachhut, Rachael held positions in a number of UN organisations where she assisted with their internal and external communications and advocacy, and she was also part of rebranding and capacity building exercises. Rachael also worked for a leading Independent TD where she helped with community and media outreach.
Richard joined Beachhut from Web Summit where he was Global PR Manager, responsible for driving PR activities, strategy, content and media relations. He brokered commercial partnerships with global media outlets like The Washington Post, CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox News, Vogue and Forbes which included the launch of the first ever European Midas List.
An expert in the global technology landscape, he leads on international PR, dealing with some of the world’s leading tech and business journalists.
MA in Political Communication & BSc in Political Science from University College Cork.
Before joining Beachhut, Ruth worked at a leading International Public Relations and Strategic Advisory firm. She has gained experience working alongside exciting hyper-growth and disruptive tech startups, VC firms and Fortune 500s, securing national and global coverage and speaking opportunities.
Ruth’s interests are insights-driven PR strategies, thought leadership and human-centric storytelling in particular around such topics as the future of work, ‘tech for good’ and women in power. She holds both a Masters in Public Relations and Strategic Communication and a BA in Communications Studies from Dublin City University.
An expert in communications and strategy, Stacey has worked with some of the largest tech companies and emerging startups in Ireland working to boost their national and international profile through coverage from niche trade publications to high profile outlets, spanning web, print, TV, podcasts and radio.
Stacey curates the Startup Digest for Dublin and can be found promoting tech and business events in your inbox every week.
Having completed her postgraduate degree in Digital Marketing from DCU, Stacey worked as a digital marketing consultant helping clients to improve their social media activities and increase brand awareness before turning her hand to public relations.