Philip Heneghan is a Founder Director of CHL Consulting Group, and specialises in the international tourism industry. Dr. Heneghan has been active in tourism consultancy since 1977 and has been responsible for directing and carrying out consultancy assignments involving business reviews of private corporations and state-owned enterprises, corporate strategic studies, human resources management and operations, project feasibility analyses, organisational studies, information systems studies and sector studies of national economies.These consultancy assignments have been carried out in Ireland, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, East and Western Europe, Caribbean, Central and South America and the Pacific.

 

Michael Counahan has been a Director of CHL Consulting Group since 1986. He specialises in strategic planning for public and private sector organisations, business planning, international marketing and market research, economic planning and project analysis. He has carried out numerous assignments throughout Ireland and in more than 30 countries around the world in the fields of tourism, the arts, cultural heritage and education. Michael has written and spoken widely on tourism. He holds degrees in Economics and Law, is a former president of the Institute of Management Consultants in Ireland and was President of the Irish Exporters Association between 2003 and 2005. In the field of the arts Michael is Chairman of "Barabbas" - the theatrical production company and was a Council member of "Pipeworks" - The Dublin International Organ and Choral Festival. Michael has also been a member of the Hotel Classification Appeals Board.





Ali Curran has worked with CHL Consulting since 2002, becoming a full time member of the team in 2007 and a Director of CHL Strategies in 2009. Ali has a strong history of successful leadership and management of cultural festivals and venues. She has previously worked as Director of the Dublin Fringe Festival, Director of The Peacock Theatre, Deputy Director of The Abbey Theatre and Director of the Tron Theatre Glasgow, Ali is a graduate of the UK Chartered Institute of Marketing. Ali’s specialisms are in cultural and heritage planning, cultural infrastructure development, tourism development and operational, venue and event management. Ali’s work with CHL includes economic appraisals, operational audits and reviews, concept development and business planning for a wide range of public and private sector clients.