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Claire Downey

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Say hello to Claire Downey, CEO of the Rediscovery Centre!

Claire has been an integral part of the Rediscovery Centre team since 2021 as Policy & Research Director, leading groundbreaking circular economy research and driving education initiatives in Ireland and beyond.

Appointed Chief Executive of the Rediscovery Centre in 2025, Claire brings over 20 years of experience in the sector to this role and is a dedicated advocate for circular living.

Claire sits on the National Waste Advisory Group, the National Textiles Advisory Group, the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Network Platform, RREUSE network and Right to Repair campaigns. She is a fellow with the Chartered Institute of Waste Management and a board member of Green Foundation Ireland.

In her spare time, Claire volunteers at repair cafes, explores wild places with her two children and attempts to grow food from seed.

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