Pat Cox

Pat Cox is the President of the Jean Monnet Foundation for Europe and Chairman of Ecocem Group, a leader in low-carbon cement solutions.

He also chairs Finance Green Ireland and serves on the boards of several organisations, including Michelin, Supernode, Appian Asset Management, and the Gore Street Energy Storage Fund. In addition, he is a member of the Appointment Advisory Committee of the European Investment Bank, contributing to the governance of EU financial institutions.

"Winner of the 2004 Charlemagne Prize for Great European Achievement”

Pat Cox is a former President of the European Parliament (2002–2004), where he was a driving force behind EU enlargement and institutional reform. He served as a Member of the European Parliament (1989–2004) for Ireland’s Munster constituency, initially with the Progressive Democrats and later as an Independent aligned with the European Liberal Democrats.

Before his time in Brussels, Cox was a Teachta Dála (TD) in the Irish Parliament and a respected economics lecturer and broadcaster, best known for his work as a presenter on RTÉ’s Today Tonight.

He has also served as President of the European Movement International and led numerous democracy-building and reform initiatives, including missions to Ukraine.

Pat Cox brings together practical experience, thought leadership, and cross-sector influence. Whether addressing European affairs, climate and energy policy, or sustainability, he engages with authority, charm, and informed vision.

Pat Cox is a compelling and articulate speaker with a calm, confident delivery grounded in deep knowledge and experience.

He presents in English.