While Pivotal is independent, we are not isolated. We work hard to establish and maintain strong relationships with civic society, politicians, and policy–makers. We also seek to develop partnerships with other organisations, including universities and think tanks elsewhere in the UK, Ireland and beyond.
Our reference group helps us by maintaining a broad network of contacts and inputs from across our society. Its remit is to provide advice and ideas in relation to the organisation’s current and future research and communication strategies, helping us to ensure that we are achieving our aims.
Director General (Acting) IIEA
Works in public sector; Vice Curator Global Shapers Belfast Hub.
Project Co–ordinator, EPIC; Deputy Chair, Intercomm Ireland
Outreach Coordinator at Kainos; World Economic Forum Global Shaper
Accountant & tax consultant; former spokesperson, Grow Northern Ireland
Former Director, Institute of Irish Studies, University of Liverpool
Pro–Vice–Chancellor, Queen’s University Belfast
Former UK diplomat
Former Chair, Confederation of British Industry Northern Ireland
Chief Economist (Ireland), EY
Public policy consultant; Former Special Adviser to the Minister of Justice for Northern Ireland
Pro–Vice–Chancellor, Ulster University
PhD researcher, Transitional Justice Institute, Ulster University
Director, Centre for Reconciliation and Peace Building
Former Permanent Secretary, Department for Social Development
Founder and former Director, Constitution Unit, University College London
Former Permanent Secretary, Department of Finance; Pro–Chancellor, Ulster University
Chief Executive, NIACRO; Board member, Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action
Chief Executive, Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action
Former MLA, South Down; Former Deputy Leader, Ulster Unionist Party
Northern Ireland Client Account Manager, Stonewall UK; President, Queen’s University Graduates Association
Director, Confederation of British Industry Northern Ireland
Chief Executive, NI Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Former Secretary–General, Department of Education and Skills
Dean of Education, Queen’s University, Belfast; Professor of European Politics, Queen’s University Belfast
Former MLA, Belfast East; Board member, Community Foundation
Partner, Macaulay & Ritchie Solicitors; Former British & Irish Lion; former Irish rugby international
Entrepreneur; Owner, Varsity Estates Group; former member, Policing Board; former member, Commission for Racial Equality NI; trustee, RAM Foundation
former Assistant Chief Constable, Police Service of Northern Ireland; Chief Executive, Cooperation Ireland
Honorary Senior Research Associate, Constitution Unit, University College London
Chief Executive, Belfast City Council