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Breege Conroy Walsh Recognised at Atlantic Technological University’s First-Ever Alumni Awards
Atlantic Technological University proudly recognised Breege Conroy Walsh, Founder and Managing Director of BWC MedTech Consulting, as a recipient of its inaugural ATU Alumni Award in Science & Health.
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) proudly recognised Breege Conroy Walsh, Founder and Managing Director of BWC MedTech Consulting, as a recipient of its inaugural ATU Alumni Award in Science & Health.
Breege was recognised for her exceptional leadership and influence in the global medical technology sector. With a career spanning over 30 years, she has built a reputation as a transformative force in quality systems, operational excellence, and strategic consultancy for MedTech companies.
Her professional journey includes a distinguished tenure as Vice President of Global Quality Engineering and Services at Medtronic Inc., the world’s largest medical device company. In that role, she led global teams of engineers and scientists across Europe, the US, and Asia, driving system-wide improvements and fostering a culture of excellence. Breege also serves in an advisory capacity to several life sciences organisations and contributes her expertise to the Strategic Development Subcommittee at ATU.
She was one of seven distinguished alumni recognised at the 2025 ATU Alumni Awards, which celebrated graduates who have demonstrated determination, ambition, and impact across a wide range of sectors. Other recipients included leaders in journalism, business, engineering, sport, and health sciences:
- Dr Shane Loughlin, Founder and President, ESE Academy – Alumni Award in Engineering & Computing
- Enda Mc Guane, Head of Asset Management, Land Development Agency – Alumni Award in Business
- Evelyn O’Toole, Founder & CEO, Complete Laboratory Solutions (CLS) – Alumni Award in Science & Health
- Lauren Cadden, Record-breaking Irish Sprinter and Paris 2024 Olympian – President’s Alumni Award
- Lisa Lynch, Senior Manager R&D, Boston Scientific – Alumni Award in Science & Health
- Pat McArt, Journalist, Author, Former Editor, Derry Journal – Alumni Award in Design, Education & Humanities
The awards were formally presented during ATU’s Spring Conferring Ceremonies, which took place on 29 April (ATU Donegal), 30 April (ATU Sligo), and 01 May (ATU Galway Mayo). These events celebrated the graduating Class of 2025 as well as the outstanding accomplishments of ATU alumni.
ATU President, Dr Orla Flynn, remarked:“The Alumni Awards reflect the determination, ambition, and impact of our graduates. Breege Conroy Walsh exemplifies what it means to lead with purpose, transform with vision, and make a difference globally. We are proud to recognise her achievements and those of our fellow alumni who continue to shape the future through their work.”
This first-of-its-kind celebration marked a major milestone in ATU’s growing alumni engagement, highlighting the university’s commitment to recognising graduates who make meaningful contributions in Ireland and around the world.
