Aidan McKenna

Aidan is the Regional Director, Americas for Enterprise Ireland. In his role, Aidan is responsible for implementing Enterprise Ireland’s strategy for increasing client exports through identification of market opportunities, market connections and advice. Aidan leads a team of Market Advisors supporting over 900+ client companies entering and scaling key markets and verticals in the Americas. Prior to this role, Aidan has had a number of roles within Enterprise Ireland, including Regional Director for the Border Region, Development Advisor, and in 2021 led the creation of a new department to fast track Enterprise Ireland’s Sustainability strategy and support to clients.

Aidan’s previous roles have included ten plus years in International Business Development roles including leading International Sales for the Award-Winning Irish exporter, Combilift Ltd. Aidan has founded two start-ups, successfully raised angel and seed investments and has been an advisor to several fast-growing technology businesses. Aidan is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs, scaling Irish business internationally and empowering colleagues to meet their full potential.