Born in Loughrea, County Galway, Ireland, Lady Chanelle McCoy was one of five children. She attended Loreto Abbey School in Dublin. Describing herself as a shy middle child, she gained confidence over time, especially during her years at boarding school.

Lady Chanelle McCoy | Global Business Leader

For 18 years, Chanelle McCoy spearheaded Chanelle Medical, a division of the multi-million-pound global enterprise Chanelle Pharmaceuticals. Under her leadership, the company expanded into 96 international markets and secured approval for over 2,000 medical product licenses. She managed a team of over 450 employees and played a pivotal role in driving the company’s turnover beyond €110 million.

While continuing to serve on the board of Chanelle Pharmaceuticals, Chanelle co-founded Chanelle McCoy Health, an R&D-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to pioneering innovation in healthcare.

Lady Chanelle McCoy | Pureis CBD

After years of extensive research and significant investment in clinical studies, she launched Pureis CBD – the first food supplement of its kind to be backed by clinical trials and to receive approval from UK government regulatory lists.

After becoming aware of the misleading and poor-quality CBD products on the market, Chanelle resolved to develop a safe, certified product for the consumer. The rest is Pureis® history.

Lady Chanelle McCoy | Awards and Recognition

Chanelle is no stranger to awards. In 2018, she received the All Ireland Business Champion Award and in her time at the realm, Chanelle Medical received the Life Science Award at the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards 2017, Exporter of the Year 2016, Life Sciences Exporter of the Year 2016, Export Innovation of the Year 2016, Winner of ‘Project of the Year’ at the Pharma Industry Awards 2016 and the Ulster Bank Business Achievers Award 2015.

Lady Chanelle McCoy | Speaking and Workshop Topics

Chanelle McCoy is a highly sought-after speaker, known for her engaging, insightful, and empowering talks on business, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

With a career spanning global markets, her expertise covers everything from business growth and innovation to resilience and leadership in high-pressure environments.

Chanelle has extensive business experience to draw on and can cover a vast number of subjects, including but not limited to:

– Growing a Business on a Global Scale
– Scaling a Business
– Leadership Styles
– Time Management
– Achieving a Work-Life Balance
– Next Generation Workforce
– Using Initiative
– Empowering Women in Business
– Navigating Uncertainty

Chanelle’s love for business has also seen her branch out into the fashion industry. In 2014 Chanelle and five partners opened the doors of Mojo & McCoy, a successful boutique in Berkshire, UK.

Why Book Lady Chanelle McCoy?

Chanelle is an inspiring and dynamic speaker, renowned for her expertise in entrepreneurship, leadership, and the pharmaceutical industry. As one of Ireland’s most successful business women and an investor on Dragons’ Den, she brings invaluable insights into business growth, resilience, and innovation.

Her experience in scaling a global company to over €100 million turnover, coupled with her role as a champion for women in business, makes her an ideal speaker for corporate events, leadership summits, and entrepreneurial conferences. Engaging and insightful, she shares practical strategies on business success, overcoming challenges, and work-life balance, ensuring audiences leave motivated and empowered.

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