Niamh O'Sullivan

Niamh O'Sullivan is a Lecturer in the School of Business at Maynooth University, specializing in equine business management, including thoroughbred racing, sport horse breeding, and equestrian industry governance. She is a PhD candidate at Dublin City University focusing on skilled mobility and regional competitiveness. Her research explores talent management within spatial agglomerations and disease control in equine sectors.

Education: BSc in Agriculture (University of Essex), Postgraduate Diploma in Equine Studies (First Class Honours, UCD), and ongoing PhD in Talent Management. Awards include a gold medal for academic excellence in Thoroughbred Breeding and Management (Irish National Stud).

Teaching emphasizes the socio-economic impact of equine industries, government policy, and industry stakeholder dynamics. Courses include 'Introduction to the Equine Industry,' integrating expert guest lectures and case studies.

Notable publications include a 2019 book chapter on talent clusters and a 2018 analysis of bookmaking history. Her work bridges management theory with equine sector challenges, emphasizing regional economic development through skilled labor mobility.