Annette Kennedy was elected 28th President of the International Council of Nurses (ICN) in June 2017 after serving four years as Vice President. 

Annette was a Commissioner on the WHO Independent High –Level Commission on NCD’s (2017- 2019). 

She is also a board member of the Nursing Now Campaign Board. 

Annette is a Ministerial appointment to Slaintecare Advisory Implementation Committee, 2018-2021 (Irish Health & Social Care 10-year Strategy).  

Previously, she held the position of President of the European Federation of Nurses and was active in lobbying the European Parliament, Commission and Council. 

A Registered Nurse and Midwife with a BA in Nursing Studies, an MSc in Public Sector Analysis and a Honorary Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI).  Annette was the Director of Professional Development for the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation for 19 years and established the INMO’s very successful Education, Research and Resource Centre.