Natalie Hodgess moved to Ireland from the UK in 2009 with Vodafone Group, after gaining ten years marketing experience through roles in Vodafone and LexisNexis in commercial marketing, strategy and customer experience.

Natalie moved into the Vodafone Ireland Foundation in 2012 and managed the World of Difference programme and annual grants programme for two years before evolving the giving programme to deliver deeper impact for charity partners.

Natalie successfully managed a three-year charity partnership with YSI before the current partnership with ISPCC Childline commenced in 2016.

Natalie has always had a passion for sustainability and completed the masters level ‘Introduction to Strategic Sustainable Development’, Distance Learning Course with Blekinge University in 2009

Natalie is now driving the Sustainable Business Strategy for Vodafone Ireland, coordinating the Vodafone Group priorities with local material issues in Ireland.

Natalie is a keen cyclist and lives in Harold’s Cross with her husband, two children and two dogs.