# Nikki Gallagher

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## TL;DR

Advocacy and governance leader who is Chief Executive of the Irish Cancer Society, Ireland's national cancer charity.

## Summary

Nikki Gallagher is Chief Executive Officer of the Irish Cancer Society, the national cancer charity that funds research and provides support services and advocacy for people affected by cancer in Ireland. The society describes her as a purpose-driven leader with experience in strategic leadership, advocacy and governance across the private, public and charity sectors, including central roles in campaigns on children's rights, reproductive healthcare, equality and education reform. She holds an MSc in Strategic Management, a Diploma in Law and a professional certificate in Governance, and leads the organisation with its Executive Leadership Team under a voluntary Board of Directors.

## Fields

- Kind: Person
- Last checked: 2026-09-10
- Tags: leadership; advocacy; charity
- Role: Chief Executive Officer of the Irish Cancer Society
- Specialisms: Charity leadership; Advocacy and public policy; Governance

## Sources

- Source: Irish Cancer Society leadership page: https://www.cancer.ie/about-our-work/our-leadership

## Connected records

- institutions: [Irish Cancer Society](https://onco.cc/institutions/irish-cancer-society/)

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