Charles Keane, is a graduate of University College Dublin with a Degree in Commerce and a post graduate Diploma in Development Studies. Most of his career has been in the Banking and Finance sphere specialising in the small business sector both in Ireland and overseas. He was previously Managing Director of ICC Consulting where he managed numerous projects on behalf of various international development agencies primarily in developing countries. Most of his international experience has been gained in Africa and Asia. He presently works in Dublin as an independent consultant to the SME sector.