Find out more about the people behind CO3:
Suzanne Courtney, Member Service Manager
Nichola Johnston, Administration and Events Officer
Louise Cahoon, Events and Communications Executive
Partick Minne, Director of Business Development
Kandi, Office Dog/Wellbeing Officer
Nora Smith, CEO
Chief Executive of CO3 since March 2014, Nora established and developed the executive recruitment services which in 2019 evolved into Engage Executive Talent. Nora’s background in HR coupled with her extensive networks and strategic connections provide unrivalled access to leaders across the third, private and public sectors. Nora’s focus is on building a community of leaders offering support and development through the services that CO3 provides.
If you need to contact Nora during this period of exceptional closure please call 078 2543 2333
Suzanne Courtney, Member Service Manager
Suzanne has over 20 years’ experience in sales management within the private sector and prides herself on building and maintaining relationships. Suzanne oversees all elements regarding CO3s member base, be it recruitment, support, communications, introductions and development. When not working, Suzanne enjoys spending time with her husband Scott and 2 sons Will and Max, which usually involves standing in the freezing cold
watching them play football!
Nichola Johnston, Administration and Events Officer
Nichola has over 25 years of administrative experience in various positions, most recently 11 years with Age Sector Platform as Finance and Administration Officer.
When not working, Nichola enjoys home cooking/baking and trying new recipes. As well as picking up her camera, when possible for capturing various action sports photography.
Louise Cahoon, Events and Communications Executive
Louise has been working organising events for several years in a few organisations. Louise has experience organising award ceremonies, conferences and seminars as well as being on the Marketing and Events team for the Grand National.
Before CO3, Louise worked in Royal College of Nursing, Randox and Grant Thornton.
Our clients benefit from her genuine passion, acute organisational skills and a great eye for detail.
Louise has gone from Events and Admin Officer in CO3 to Events and Communications Executive and is enjoying the creative side of the work.
Patrick Minne, Director Of Business Development
Patrick has worked as a Chief Executive, Senior Manager and Trustee in Northern Ireland’s third sector since 2007, establishing a strong network of contacts who are as passionate as he is himself about the sector’s ability to change society for the better. His previous experience at Senior Management level in the private sector, working with a range of public sector clients, gives these networks strength and depth. He particularly enjoys identifying organisations and individuals who, like him, combine ‘a social heart with a business head’.
If you need to contact Patrick during this period of exceptional closure please call 077 9250 9003
Kandi, Office Dog/Wellbeing Officer
Duties include chilling, sleeping, walking the staff at lunchtime, eating treats, greeting members at the CO3 office and hugs to help support the health and wellbeing of staff and members. In her spare time, Kandi enjoys playing fetch and barking at other dogs.