Cathy is an experienced, award-winning communications consultant and trainer based in Cork. With over 15 years of experience across Ireland, the UK and Australia, she helps leaders and brands communicate with clarity and impact.

Cathy began her career in broadcasting, working with TV3 (now Virgin Media) in Ireland and Foxtel in Australia, where she developed a deep understanding of storytelling, audience engagement and content strategy. She later moved into corporate communications and marketing, holding senior roles at Sky UK, where she led C-suite digital communications with a focus on LinkedIn, and major corporate and consumer campaigns. Cathy also served as Digital Director in top Irish communications agency Drury, delivering strategic communications and high-profile campaigns for a wide range of clients. She has spoken at industry conferences such as Social Media Dublin and Social Media Belfast, and is an experienced MC.

In 2024, she launched her own consultancy, supporting private and public sector clients with communications, marketing, and PR.

Alongside her consulting work, Cathy co-hosts The Cinemile, a multi-award-winning and chart-topping film podcast, and serves on the board of the Cork International Film Festival. She is also a council member of the Marketing Society of Ireland.

Awards and accolades include a British Podcast Award, an Irish Podcast Award, a Public Relations Institute of Ireland Award, and a place on DMG Media’s “40 Under 40” list, which celebrates Ireland’s top PR professionals. Cathy has contributed to national media including an opinion piece in The Irish Independent on the impact of Twitter’s verification changes for Irish businesses.

Cathy holds a BA from UCC and an MA from DCU. She has also completed a Professional Diploma in Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Inclusion from the UCD Academy, underscoring her commitment to fostering inclusive leadership and advancing corporate social responsibility.

Cathy Cullen MCing The Marketing Society of Ireland Cork event

Testimonials

  • Logo for Mater Private Network with three vertical oval shapes, two in dark blue and one in orange, followed by the text 'Mater Private Network'.

    "Cathy is an absolute pleasure to work with. She brings energy and passion to her work, balances data-driven insights with experience, and approaches challenges in a well-thought-out, strategic way."

    Bláithín Liston, Group Director of Marketing and Communications, The Mater Private Network

  • Stylized red text spelling 'Nourish'

    "Cathy’s workshop facilitation and strategic advice has been invaluable to our marketing team at Nourish. I highly recommend her as an external support who brings a fresh and informed perspective. "

    Sarah Kelly, Director of Marketing, Nourish

  • Sky logo with a colorful gradient.

    "Cathy ran the corporate digital estate for Sky including designing campaigns for our socials, website, and leadership voices on LinkedIn. She is an excellent strategic thinker and brought drive to our team."

    David Chaplin, Former Director of Corporate Campaigns & Reputation, Sky

  • Logo with three orange bars, black text "applied" and gray text "resilience".

    “Cathy led and developed our corporate messaging as we rebranded this year. Through strategic workshops she listened to us, guided the process, and delivered excellent results.“

    Nick Moon, Founding Director, Applied Resilience

  • A circular logo with a butterfly inside and an arrow circling the butterfly, accompanied by the text "future planet."

    “Cathy is one of those people who just get things done. Her instincts are always on point and her experience is hugely valuable. Her work at Future Planet included brand messaging, award-nominated LinkedIn campaigns, and national earned media."

    Donal Daly, Founder & CEO, Future Planet