Eddie’s professional career spans over 25 years of international general management experience. Starting in Business Development in the UK, he moved to India to establish and manage Pernod Ricard’s start-up organization. Later, he set up the company’s business in Turkiye, leading it for three years. Transitioning to luxury handmade gold jewelry, Eddie managed GURHAN’s Turkish manufacturing base in Istanbul, expanding its markets in Europe, Russia, and the Middle East. He also initiated a silver manufacturing collaboration in China.
Eddie is a self-described “people person,” attributing his work philosophy to his experiences in multi-cultural environments. He believes in the power of diversity and values-based management for both business and personal life, emphasizing that staying true to our values is crucial for the future of our planet and humanity.
Currently, Eddie is a sought-after trainer, coach, and mentor. In 2018, he founded Global Mindworks in Dublin, partnering exclusively with Erickson Coaching International (Canada) to deliver ICF-accredited coach training and development programs in Ireland. A TEDx and expert speaker, Eddie contributes to the UK Government’s Help2Grow program for SMEs, teaching Vision, Mission, and Values, as well as Organizational Design.
Eddie has a passion for sports, having played Gaelic football, soccer, rugby, and golf (though he admits not very well!). He resides in South Turkiye with his Turkish wife and their growing family of street dogs and cats, proudly maintaining his Dublin accent.