Des Sheehy on Clubhouse

Bio

My main focus is on Vietnam (continuing a 20-year love affair with the country), Human Development (Health, Wellness, Food) and Human Capital (Education, Effectiveness). My mantra– “how can I help, I may have seen that before” – cognizant that I have spent over 50 years realizing my limitations whilst gaining a wide range of experiences and collecting many priceless friendships on the way.

I am an active in a number of organizations such as The Singapore Ireland Funds a charity affiliated to the global “The Ireland Funds”, which i helped set up in 2008, and have served on the executive committee since then. I am a coach and leader of Valkyries Girls Rugby, which has enabled Girls rugby take off in Singapore. At INSEAD, I am an active alumnus, mentor, judge and Entrepreneur in Residence helping current and former students examine and reach their goals. I am also an active participant in the Young Presidents’ Organization, helping to organize and day chair a number of learning events.

I am a husband, father of four who is passionate about leaving the world in a better place than when our generation took over.