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Ed Naughton

16 Jul 2026
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Ed Naughton is the Founder & Chairman of the Institute of Project Management, a former Vice President of the IPMA (International Project Management Association) and an internationally respected expert in the discipline. Since 1989 he has been pioneering the development and promotion in Ireland of project management as a unique discipline. He has extensive experience in project management – as a practitioner, leader, writer, coach and instructor and is responsible for the design and development of all programmes.

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