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Alison Cummins is an accomplished Entrepreneur and Business Owner with over 20 years of commercial experience. She has worked in renowned organizations such as Warner Lambert, Smithkline Beecham, and LEO Laboratories, honing her expertise in the commercial sector.

Her impressive educational background includes a B.Eng in Process Engineering, a BSc (Hons) in Food Science and Technology, and an MSc (Hons) in Food Business and Technology, giving her a unique perspective when approaching complex business challenges.

She successfully built her own business, supplying multiples, food service clients and processing companies, exporting worldwide a HPSU client of Enterprise Ireland and a client of Bord Bia.

She has successfully navigated the complexities of exporting globally, establishing strong relationships with equipment and packaging manufacturers, their supply chains and logistics. Alison is well-versed in regulatory compliance and helps companies meet accreditation criteria for products in domestic and international markets.

Her proven track record includes helping clients access funding, boost productivity, drive growth, expand into new markets profitably, and identify revenue-generating opportunities. Notable clients include a hospitality and leisure food service/facilities management company operating in 80 countries and the world's largest contract foodservice company.

Alison is highly regarded by major development agencies like Enterprise Ireland, InterTrade Ireland, Local Enterprise Offices and Bord Bia, collaborating closely with them to support her clients' business objectives.

She serves as a program creator, facilitator, and lecturer on the TU Dublin Business Masters Level 9 program.

Alison's passion lies in fostering scalable businesses driven by strong innovation. With Alison Cummins as a strategic partner, businesses can tap into her wealth of commercial experience, business acumen, and ability to deliver tangible results.