Joseph Collum is a member of IDA’s new Green Economy Department. The Green Economy dept was established to enable the delivery of IDA’s sustainability strategy outlined in its strategy Driving Recovery & Sustainable Growth 2021-24. The dept has a specific focus in supporting IDA client companies decarbonise their operations, attract foreign direct investment in the green economy to Ireland and in supporting IDA to decarbonise its own operations. Joe has specific responsibility for attracting green economy investment from the UK and Europe and in supporting IDA clients in the Life Sciences and Engineering sectors. Previously Joe had responsibility for attracting FDI from the Asia Pac territory and prior to working in IDA Joe held senior roles in Chanelle Pharmaceuticals, Glanbia, eir and Mondelez.