Eugene Crehan

Dr. Eugene Crehan is the Director of Programmes in the Department of Management and Organisation at South East Technological University (SETU), leading the Centre for Enterprise Development and Regional Economy (CEDRE). He specializes in managing enterprise development programmes, with expertise in early-stage businesses, regional innovation, and entrepreneurial education. His roles include external examiner for strategy and leadership modules at Technological University Dublin and University College Cork (UCC).

Education:

• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), SETU (2019)
• MBA, University of New England (1997)
• BA and Postgraduate Diploma in Enterprise Development

Research Interests: Focus on investment strategies for start-ups, competitiveness enhancement, and entrepreneurial mindset cultivation. His work bridges academic research with practical business development, particularly in high-growth ventures and regional economic ecosystems.

Key Projects:

• Leading the 'Pathways Mozambique' initiative (2023–2024), addressing agripreneurship and technology adoption for youth and women in Niassa, Mozambique.

Awards & Affiliations:

• Irish Institute of Training & Development Fellow
• NCGE Entrepreneurship Education Fellow
• European Entrepreneurship Educators Fellow

Labs/Teams: Active in CEDRE and the Centre for Newfoundland and Labrador Studies, focusing on enterprise development and regional economic strategies.