Conor Gorey
Limerick
Summary
Highly accomplished senior military officer with over 25 years of leadership experience in operational risk management, incident response, and crisis management. Expertise in building and implementing strategic frameworks to address complex, high-pressure situations, developed through a distinguished military career. Equipped with dual master’s degrees in Security, Defence, and Leadership and Strategic Management and Planning, combining academic excellence with real-world experience. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, establish governance frameworks, and deliver innovative solutions underpinned by integrity, expertise, and service.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Military Officer
Army
10.1999 - Current
- Incident Response & Crisis Management (EUFOR Joint Operations Centre)
- Directed operational responses to natural disasters, technological disruptions, and security threats (Strategic Planning Branch)
- Developed and executed large-scale incident management plans, including high-stakes simulations and real-world crisis interventions (Strategic Planning Branch)
- Led cross-departmental after-action reviews, integrating lessons learned into updated procedures and frameworks (Military Representative, SPB)
- Strategic Risk Management (Strategic Planning Branch)
- Assessed and mitigated organizational risks across diverse scenarios, ensuring preparedness and operational continuity (Strategic Planning Branch)
- Advised senior leadership on short-, medium-, and long-term risks, enhancing resilience and adaptability (Strategic Planning Branch, Military Rep & EUFOR JOC)
- Designed and implemented risk governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements (Strategic Planning Branch)
- Policy Development & Governance (Strategic Planning Branch & Military Representative)
- Authored and maintained organizational policies related to incident and crisis management (SPB & EUFOR JOC)
- Provided effective challenge and oversight for first-line standards and operational procedures (Coy Comd & Cadet School)
- Delivered strategic updates to stakeholders, ensuring policies reflected emerging risks and industry best practices (Strategic Planning Branch & Military Representative)
- Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement (DF, Cadet School)
- Led multidisciplinary teams in high-pressure environments, fostering collaboration and shared objectives (Strategic Planning Branch)
- Acted as a liaison between senior leadership and operational units, ensuring cohesive communication and execution
- Facilitated workshops and training programs on incident management, risk mitigation, and leadership development (Brigade Headquarters & Chief of Defence Assistant)
- Ensured compliance with regulations and policies through diligent oversight of daily activities and procedures (Strategic Planning Branch & Military Representative)
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with staff in unit and in other units (DF)
Lecturer in Strategic Management & Risk Leadership (Part-Time)
Command & Staff College
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Delivered lectures and seminars on risk management, crisis leadership, and strategic planning to postgraduate students
- Mentored future leaders in the application of theoretical frameworks to real-world challenges
Education
Master of Arts - Strategic Management
06-2022
Master of Arts - Leadership Management
06-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Leadership Management And Defence Studies
06-2012
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
06-2006
Skills
- Proficiency in incident management systems
- Risk analysis tools
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite
- Data-driven reporting
- Metrics analysis
- Strategic Planning
Certification
- EU High Level Common Security and Defence Policy [European Security & Defence College] (2024)
- EU Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference [European Security & Defence College] (2024)
- EU Approach Crisis Response to Integrated planning [European Security & Defence College] (2024)
- EU Strategic Crisis Response Advanced Planner [European Security & Defence College] (2023)
- EU Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism Course [European Security & Defence College] (2023)
- Risk Management For Public Service Organizations And State Agencies, [Institute of Public Administration](2021).
- NATO Strategic Operations Planning [NATO Strategic Leadership School] (2020)
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded the development of a comprehensive Incident Management Framework for Defence Forces and Dept of Defence (2022)
- Successfully coordinated cross-agency responses to POTUS visits and COVID-19 (2020), ensuring effective operational conduct.
- Designed and led large-scale organizational crisis simulations, enhancing preparedness across multiple departments as EUFOR Joint Ops Center Director.
- Improved organisational risk mitigation practices, in Defence Forces operational units, coordinated with Dept of Defence .
- Recognized with academic achievement awards at BA in Leadership Management and Defence Studies as best overall student and MS in Strategic Studies for best thesis.
Languages
French
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Lecturer in Strategic Management & Risk Leadership (Part-Time) - Command & Staff College
09.2020 - 07.2022
Senior Military Officer - Army
10.1999 - Current
UCD Smurfit Business School - Master of Arts, Strategic Management
National University of Ireland Maynooth - Master of Arts, Leadership Management
National University of Ireland Maynooth - Bachelor of Arts, Leadership Management And Defence Studies
University of Limerick - Bachelor of Science, Physical Education
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