CUBS Leadership Conversation Series - Sharon Cunningham
- Time
- 1.30pm - 3pm
- Date
- 19 Feb 2026
- Duration
- 90 minute(s)
- Location
- UCC Main Campus, North Wing Council Room
- Presenters
Sharon Cunningham and Professor Anthony McDonnell
- Theme
- Extra-curricular
- Topic
- Business
- Keywords
- Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Business
- Category
- Information Session
- Cost
- Free
- Registration Required
- Yes
- Registration Information
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On Thursday, 19 February, Cork University Business School will welcome Sharon Cunningham, CEO & Co-Founder of Shorla Oncology, for our next Leadership Conversation.
A Chartered Accountant and finance graduate of University College Cork, Sharon co-founded Shorla Oncology in 2018 alongside Orlaith Ryan. Since then, the company has built an innovative oncology drug pipeline focused on women’s and children’s cancers, addressing critical unmet needs in global markets.
Sharon was named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 (Overall & Emerging Category – Ireland) and represented Ireland at the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year in Monaco in 2025. She also serves on the board of U.S.-based MassBio and the YPO Healthcare Business Network, and is a valued member of the External Advisory Board at CUBS.
The event will begin at 1.30pm with lunch and networking in the North Wing Council Room, followed by an interview-style discussion hosted by Dean Prof. Anthony McDonnell. Audience Q&A will follow.
Spaces are limited.
Cork University Business School
Contact us
Room 2.37, Block B, O’Rahilly Building, College Road, University College Cork, Ireland , T12 K8AF