Dave Hickey

Dave Hickey serves as Chairperson of the Board of Directors at Platform94, a centre of excellence for international scaling technology businesses throughout the west and northwest of Ireland. He is a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years' experience gained in Ireland and overseas including leadership roles in Finance, Sales and Marketing.

Before starting his own consultancy business, Hickey was CEO of the largest media business in the West of Ireland. As chairperson of Platform94, Hickey has highlighted that the space available for scaling companies at the hub is 11 times what it was when it first opened 30 years ago.

Hickey holds a B.Comm from University of Galway and is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (F.C.A.). He served as President of Galway Chamber from 2018 to 2019 and was a board member from 2007 to 2021.

Career history

• 2023–Present: Chairperson, Platform94
• 2022–Present: Head of Business Development, Moore Ireland
• 2018–2022: Consultant, Galway Food Destination
• 2007–2021: President and Council Member, Galway Chamber
• 2005–2017: Group CEO, Connacht Tribune Group

What Dave Hickey could bring to Platform94: Hickey's extensive experience leading Ireland's largest regional media business, combined with his three decades of financial and business development expertise, positions him to drive Platform94's strategic vision for supporting technology scaling across the West of Ireland. His deep knowledge of regional business ecosystems and proven track record in organizational leadership suggest capacity to enhance Platform94's mission of fostering innovation and international expansion for west and northwest Irish companies.