Find out more about the people behind CO3:
Suzanne Courtney, Member Service Manager
Jonny Bell, Marketing And Events Officer
Louise Cahoon, Events And Admin Officer
Patrick Minne, Director Of Business Development
Con Collins, Executive Recruitment Consultant
Kandi, Office Dog/Wellbeing Officer
Nora Smith, CEO
Chief Executive of CO3 since March 2014, Nora established and developed the executive recruitment services which in 2019 evolved into Engage Executive Talent. Nora’s background in HR coupled with her extensive networks and strategic connections provide unrivalled access to leaders across the third, private and public sectors. Nora’s focus is on building a community of leaders offering support and development through the services that CO3 provides.
Suzanne Courtney, Member Service Manager
Suzanne has over 20 years’ experience in sales management within the private sector and prides herself on building and maintaining relationships. Suzanne oversees all elements regarding CO3s member base, be it recruitment, support, communications, introductions and development. When not working, Suzanne enjoys spending time with her husband Scott and 2 sons Will and Max, which usually involves standing in the freezing cold
watching them play football!
Jonny Bell, Marketing And Events Officer
Jonny has worked within the marketing and events sector for over ten years, gaining experience in the software, market research, marketing agency and hospitality and tourism industries. Jonny develops and manages CO3’s distinct marketing presence, implementing a fully integrated communications approach while satisfying his passion and drive for effective and ethical communication.
Louise Cahoon, Events And Admin Officer
Louise has chosen event management as her career path and has been successfully working within the sector for over three years. Our clients benefit from her genuine passion, acute organisational skills and great eye for detail. Louise has in depth experience managing small seminar type events up to and including large corporate events.
Patrick Minne, Director Of Business Development
Patrick has worked as a Chief Executive, Senior Manager and Trustee in Northern Ireland’s third sector since 2007, establishing a strong network of contacts who are as passionate as he is himself about the sector’s ability to change society for the better. His previous
experience at Senior Management level in the private sector, working with a range of public sector clients, gives these networks strength and depth. He particularly enjoys identifying organisations and individuals who, like him, combine ‘a social heart with a business head’.
Con Collins, Executive Recruitment Consultant
Con has a strong commercial background with nineteen years of business development, having run his own successful business for twelve years. He has brought his business acumen and interpersonal skills to bear on successful CO3 search assignments for several chief officer and Board positions encompassing the third, public and private sectors.
Kandi, Office Dog/Wellbeing Officer
Duties include chilling, sleeping, walking the staff at lunchtime, eating treats, greeting members at the CO3 office and hugs to help support the health and wellbeing of staff and members. In her spare time, Kandi enjoys playing fetch and barking at other dogs.