Michelle Thompson

Michelle Thompson is Strategic Partnerships Manager at Skillnet Ireland, where she leads engagement with key enterprise, education and government stakeholders to advance workforce development and business competitiveness across Ireland.

Over the course of a career spanning more than two decades, Michelle has worked with hundreds of businesses across diverse industries in Ireland and New Zealand. Her experience includes roles in financial services, technology, international trade and economic development, providing her with a unique perspective on business growth, capability building and internationalisation.

Michelle specialises in bringing together organisations, partners and ecosystems to address strategic challenges and unlock opportunities for sustainable growth and workforce transformation.