Irene Duncan, Trustee of Feisty Women
Irene is Chair of Nurture Parents, a social enterprise in Dundee that supports expectant and new parents. She was recently awarded a “Woman of Inspiration” award from the Association of Scottish Business Women in recognition of her outstanding achievement and contribution to business and the wider community in Tayside.
Irene has a lifetime’s experience in journalism and was formerly head of publishing for magazines and comics with highly successful D.C. Thomson & Co. Ltd. in the city of Dundee. Her management experience and knowledge of HR policies and procedures is extensive.
As a volunteer for The Prince’s Trust in Tayside, Irene is also passionate about helping young people into business. She mentors several small businesses, tirelessly supporting young entrepreneurs. Irene is keen to use her extensive network of contacts and experience for the benefit of the ambitious Feisty Women campaign and to help the women so adversely affected by pension injustice.