From the start, we set out to build an agency with a difference – one that’s driven not just by outcomes but by purpose, teamwork, and a true sense of collaboration.
Gemma Smyth, leads the team at &Smyth. Gemma is a highly experienced communications professional who has worked in the Irish PR industry for two decades. Formerly an Account Director with leading international strategic communications agency, FTI Consulting, Gemma has advised on and delivered strategic communications for some of Ireland’s leading organisations and brands. Since establishing &Smyth in 2013, Gemma has grown the business significantly by expanding to a team of five across two bi-coastal locations and solidifying the agency’s position as a trusted partner for Irish business.
Hazel Dobbyn is an accomplished PR and Communications professional with over 20 years of experience across a variety of sectors including food, marine, retail, health, not-for-profit, property and tourism. Prior to establishing Narrate PR in 2019, Hazel was Head of Communications for Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) for ten years. Hazel created and implemented communications strategies for the agency that included Taste the Atlantic, Ireland’s first aquaculture tourism trail on the Wild Atlantic Way in partnership with Failte Ireland; BIM’s award-winning advertising campaign to promote safety at sea and BIM’s presence and role at Bloom, SeaFest and Our Ocean Wealth events.
Account Director Katie has been a part of the &Smyth team since 2018.
Katie holds a 1:1 honours degree from the MSc in PR & Strategic Communications programme, and a BA Hons degree in Communications both from Dublin City University. In 2022, Katie completed a diploma in podcast and radio production with the Today FM School of Broadcasting. Katie has provided mentorship to students of the MSC in PR & Strategic Communications programme since 2019, and is currently undertaking an MSc in Climate Change, Media and Policy at the School of Law and Governance at DCU.
Ann joined &Smyth in February 2023 as Senior Account Manager. With more than 7 years of professional marketing experience, Ann’s areas of expertise include social media strategy, digital marketing, branding and project management. Ann has worked for a number of leading Irish companies, including XOCEAN which collects ocean data using carbon neutral survey solutions, The Shelbourne Hotel a luxury 5* hotel that is part of the Marriott Autograph collection, and full-service marketing agency Idea. Ann leads the team at &Smyth on social media strategy and digital communications.
Account Manager, Kiah Ronaldson, has been part of the &Smyth team since February 2023. Prior to joining &Smyth, her professional experience included roles as a Project Assistant at Mason Hayes & Curran, Marketing and Social Manager for artist community, Stoa Collective, and Social Media Manager for Mad Yolks. With a keen interest in the arts and cultural communities, Kiah has developed skills in media relations, community engagement, copywriting, and tactical campaign implementation since joining the consultancy. Kiah holds a 1:1 BA Hons Degree in Drama from Trinity College Dublin, where she specialised in writing.
