Dr. Seán O'Riordáin is one of Ireland's leading advisors to government and the voluntary sector in economic and local development. He has extensive experience undertaking policy and organisation reviews for both the local government sector, the local and community development sector and national departments in Ireland and internationally.

Seán is currently contributing to several national policy developments including the reform of local government and local development. Seán is also chairman of the Public Policy Advisors Network and Executive Director of Sorhill Advocates Pty Ltd. in Brisbane.