Trayc Keevans, Global FDI Director and Head of Research, Morgan McKinley

Trayc is a senior recruitment and talent advisory professional with over 20 years’ experience, including extensive expertise in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). She has advised on more than 500 international start-ups and expansions into Ireland and currently leads Morgan McKinley’s Global FDI and Research practice, providing strategic talent advice, labour market intelligence and workforce insights to international organisations.

With a background in financial services and international experience in the US and Australia, Trayc is also a part-qualified accountant and has significant experience recruiting senior finance professionals across industry and financial services.
An alumna of Dublin City University (DCU), Trayc holds a Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours) and, most recently, graduated in 2026 with an MSc in Guidance Counselling, achieving First Class Honours and recognition on the Dean’s Honours List. Her additional qualifications include Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI), CIPD accreditation, Executive and Life Coaching certification and a Diploma in Employment Law.

Trayc brings extensive board and leadership experience, including serving on the DCU Business School Advisory Board and previously as Treasurer and Board Member of the British Irish Chamber of Commerce. Her wider involvement includes VSO and the Insurance Supper Club. Most recently, she was appointed to the Governing Board of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU), reflecting her continued commitment to education, international collaboration and the future of work.