Sean Copeland

Sean Copeland; BA Christian Education & Biblical Studies; MA Religion; Prof Dip. Management; Prof Dip. Organisational Behaviour. Sean joined Tearfund Ireland in 2018 and currently serves as its CEO.  Sean has had senior roles in strategic sales, marketing and business development within the construction and environmental sectors.  Specialising in creating new business, Sean helped grow a start-up into a nationally recognised brand and, within larger enterprises, created new sales channels to generate seven-figure revenue growth.  Sean also ran his own consultancy business helping organisations build a healthy culture and align their values.

Fun Fact: Sean is a spiritual mentor and is passionate about helping people become all they were created to be.  He enjoys watching his kids do what they love, helping dog owners better understand their dogs and spending time on his bike — he’s cycled through 29 counties on the island and is now working on the last three! Sean loves sharing his reflections and perspectives through his writing and frequently contributes to our Tearfund Ireland blog. Check it out HERE