Former leader of the Senate and Fianna Fáil TD Lisa Chambers has been hired by Consello as its Director of Public Affairs.
Chambers failed to secure a seat for Fianna Fáil in the Mayo constituency in the General Election last November.
Consello said her new role will see her dealing with clients seeking Irish and European government and stakeholder advisory services, as part of Consello’s wider advisory offering.
The Consello in Ireland team includes its Executive Chair and former Google and LinkedIn Head of EMEA John Herlihy.
Other advisors working for Consello include chairman of Smurfit Westrock, Irial Finan, co-founder of Atlantic Bridge Elaine Coughlan, former Vice President at Johnson & Johnson Barry O'Sullivan and Munster and Ireland rugby legend Ronan O'Gara.
Chambers was previously her party spokesperson on Defence, Brexit, Foreign and European Affairs and Chair of its Brexit Committee.
A barrister by profession, Chambers holds a degree in Commerce and Law from NUI Galway and a Masters in Commercial Law from University College Dublin, before being called to the bar at Kings Inns in 2011. She is also a former member of the Reserve Defence Forces.
Consello was founded by Irish businessman Declan Kelly almost three years ago.
It has offices in New York, Miami, Atlanta, London, Barcelona and the Middle East.
Chambers will join the Communications and Public Affairs team at Consello in Ireland, one of six business units in the newly established company, which was officially launched in December and has a 30-strong team working across offices in Dublin, Belfast and Clare.
Chambers said: “It was a privilege to have had the opportunity to serve in Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann.
"The past decade or so in politics has given me invaluable experience that I am very grateful for. I have now embarked on a new chapter in my life and joining Consello was an easy decision for me.
"What Declan Kelly has built globally with Consello, and in such a short space of time, is remarkable.
"Declan has now brought that global standard to Ireland by assembling a team of business leaders with an incredible track record of success themselves. I am excited to be part of such an experienced team.”
Katie Doran, CEO of Consello in Ireland said: “As we grow the Consello business in Ireland, we are continuing to build out a team of experts in their field that can enable our clients to navigate challenges and maximise opportunities as they arise.
"Lisa is a superb addition to the team, further enhancing our Communications and Public Affairs offering through her unique insights and experience in Irish government and European affairs."
