Bord Bia Talent Search Gets Underway

Bord Bia and the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School started their search on January 4th for 30 professionals who can become future leaders in Ireland’s food industry. The Bord Bia Marketing Fellowship and Origin Green Ambassador programmes are run in conjunction with UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School. Successful applicants on both programmes will have their tuition fees fully paid, in addition to receiving a bursary towards living expenses. The 18-month Bord Bia Marketing Fellowship Programme (MSc International Marketing Practice) commences in June 2017 and is recruiting 20 individuals. It involves carrying out commercial assignments on behalf of Irish food, drink and horticultural companies in 12 key international markets. The Bord Bia Origin Green Ambassador Programme (Msc Business Sustainability) commences in September 2017 and is recruiting 10 individuals for key placements with the world’s leading organisations. For further information on both programmes and the application process, visit www.smurfitschool.ie/bordbia.