He has served on governmental and non-governmental bodies at Irish, European and international level, with a particular focus on sustainable food systems and nutrition.

[1] Tom Arnold started his professional career as a stagiere (intern) in the Cabinet of Dr Patrick Hillery, European Commissioner for Social Affairs (September 1973 - February 1974).

He returned to Ireland in 1983 to take up the role as Senior Economist with ACOT - the farm advisory, training and education service.

In 2001, he was appointed Chief Executive of Concern Worldwide, Ireland’s largest humanitarian agency, a post he held until February 2013.

[2] Arnold was appointed Director General of the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA), Ireland’s leading think-tank, a position he held until March 2017.