‘Don’t wait for a company to create your destiny for you. Drive your own priorities’

Each week, we profile one of Ireland’s corporate leaders, tracing their career to date and exploring the lessons they have learned along the way. This week, we meet Rita Lalor of Crowley Carbon

Rita Lalor, chief culture officer at Crowley Carbon Picture: Maura Hickey

Rita Lalor is chief culture officer at energy efficiency company Crowley Carbon. Crowley Carbon was established in 2009 by entrepreneur Norman Crowley and employs 200 people. The company is headquartered at Powerscourt Estate, Co Wicklow, and has overseas offices in Britain, Australia and Canada.

Tell us about your career to date.

I have worked in a range of operational and strategic management positions over the past 30 years. I’ve worked globally within the ...