Speakers
Eileen Timmons
Oyinkan Ibiyeye
Kate Fitzmaurice
Panel
A panel of experts will explore the importance of mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, emphasising the need for open communication, line manager support and leadership commitment. They will discuss why prioritising wellbeing strengthens business performance, and how internal communication teams can help build a culture where colleagues feel that they matter at work.
With a Master’s degree in Workplace Health & Wellbeing, Eileen provides scientific, evidence-based solutions to enhance the lives of workforces and benefit organisations. Eileen is passionate about health, and believes every organisation has the power to enhance the wellbeing of their employees. Eileen provides expertise and support to ensure meaningful and cost-effective solutions that increase employee engagement and contribute to positioning organisations for today’s challenges.
Oyinkan Ibiyeye is a communications and project manager with over a decade of experience leading high-impact projects across finance, healthcare and government. With expertise in internal communications, stakeholder engagement and employee wellbeing, she has developed wellness programmes, trained leaders in empathetic communication, and implemented mental health initiatives to reduce workplace stress and boost resilience. Passionate about the intersection of internal communication and mental health, Oyinkan advocates for open dialogue and inclusive workplace cultures.
Kate Fitzmaurice is the Head of Internal Communications & Employee Engagement at Vodafone Ireland. Over the last 20 years, Kate has worked in PR, events, sales, communications and culture roles. Kate spearheaded communications, organisational culture and wellbeing initiatives at Vodafone, TikTok, and HubSpot. Kate is passionate about wellbeing and making a positive difference in the lives of employees and customers through her work.
Brian Samson is head of health promotion at ESB, where he leads initiatives to foster physical, mental and emotional wellbeing among employees. With extensive experience in workplace health programmes, Brian is passionate about creating supportive environments that empower individuals to thrive. His team approaches health promotion with a focus on sustainable, practical solutions that make a lasting impact on wellbeing at both personal and organisational levels.