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Deirdre Uí Chathmhaoil, CEO & Founder of RÍ NA MARA Irish Seaweed Cosmetics International

Adjunct Lecturer of Marketing

Biography

Deirdre Uí Chathmhaoil set up Rí Na Mara, Irish Seaweed Cosmetics Company in January 2004, prior to the setting up of the new business Deirdre spent two years researching and developing a range of skin care products based on mineral rich extracts distilled from seaweed collected off the west coast of Ireland. A registered general nurse with extensive experience in a Dermatological Unit, Deirdre graduated in Cosmetic Science and became a member of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists. From the beginning she decided to locate Rí Na Mara in An Spidéal, Co. Galway. Rí na Mara has now developed 10 skincare and body care products which is currently being distributed in U.A.E. Germany, U.S.A and throughout Ireland. Deirdre has guest lectured in international marketing modules on our BComm and Masters programmes and has made significant industry contribution to the 21^st McGill International Entrepreneurship (2017) chaired and hosted by the Marketing Discipline. Deirdre has received numerous awards such as a National Award of Entrepreneur of the Year and an award for Business Woman of the year amongst many others.