Our team

Keeping things running smoothly, introducing you to that person you’ve been chasing for months and shooting the breeze over a coffee or a tea, these are the friendly faces that are the first point of contact when there’s something you need.

Amy Junkin

General Manager

Amy is the General Manager at Ormeau Labs, where she leads the day-to-day growth of the community and supports the founders, entrepreneurs and businesses who call it home. With a background in supporting micro and small businesses, Amy is passionate about creating the right environment, connections and opportunities to help people and ideas thrive.

Emma O'Kane

Community Operations

Emma O’Kane is our Community Operations Lead and Techstars Partnership Lead at Ormeau Labs. She is responsible for building and supporting a vibrant startup community through events, programmes and strategic partnerships. Through Ormeau Labs' partnership with Techstars, she helps connect founders with global networks, mentorship and resources that support innovation and growth.

Rosy Johnston

Events & Marketing

Having completed her student placement & now graduated from Ulster University with a First Class Honours in Business Marketing, Rosy Johnson is the Marketing and Events Lead at Ormeau Labs. Rosy is passionate about applying her academic skills to real-world scenarios. She is committed to driving impactful events and marketing initiatives, she is ready to hit the ground running as a graduate.

Claire Armstrong

Barclays Eagles Labs Ecosystem Support Manager

Claire supports business' from start up through to scaling by connecting them with people , programmes and opportunities to grow. She is passionate about female entrepreneurship and has been hosting co-working clubs to encourage networking; providing opportunities for mentoring and advice from the best in the business.

Founded by

Jon Bradford

Mark Dowds

Steve Pette

Claire Halliday

Backed by

Sarah Friar

Tom Gray

David Singleton

Tony Carson