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Hugo MacNeil Bio

  • Foundation Scholar 1979.
  • BA  Economics.
  • Diploma Anglo Irish Literature.
  • Subsequently studied  Oxford University.
  • Played rugby for Ireland and  British &Irish Lions.
  • Won Intervarsity soccer Collingwood Cup.
  • Refused to go on 1981 Irish rugby tour to then Apartheid South Africa.
  • Subsequently invited to meet President Nelson Mandela.
  • Lifelong engagement  North South and British Irish relations.
  • Chaired British Irish Association  and Ireland Funds.
  • Organised Peace Rugby International   1996 (after IRA bombing Canary Wharf).
  • Current Board member Trinity Trust & Association.

Thirty year business career in London, New York, Hong Kong and Ireland with Boston Consulting Group and Goldman Sachs.

Since 2010 Ambassador for Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities helping build  business network from 4 to 50 major Irish & International companies providing employment for our students. This is now recognised as a global leader with massive potential across Ireland and internationally.