A pharmacist by profession, Leonie’s career has spanned regulation, industry, academia and consultancy. She is currently Chief Executive of the Irish Medicines Verification Organisation.

Leonie ran her own consultancy for many years advising clients in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector, including the Department of Health, on legislation, quality management and corporate governance.  She began her career as Assistant Registrar of the PSI (pharmacy regulator) and was formerly Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Manager with the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association. 

Leonie is an elected observer on the Board of the European Medicines Verification Organisation. She is a former President and Council member of the PSI and Board member of the Health Research Board.  Since leaving the PSI Council, she has participated in many working groups and committees connected with pharmacy.

A graduate of Trinity College Dublin, Leonie also holds an MSc by research and diplomas in company direction, leadership, legal studies, and accounting & finance. She is co-author/editor of ‘Pharmacy and Medicines Law in Ireland’.