Dr Sinéad Devine-French

Dr Sinéad Devine-French is a leading voice in applied psychology and a trusted advisor to senior leaders navigating complexity, transformation and growth. As Chief Science Officer at Positive Group, she operates at the intersection of neuroscience, behavioural science and business – helping organisations unlock human potential at scale.

With broad, cross-sector experience spanning corporate, educational, private and voluntary contexts, Sinéad brings both scientific rigour and real-world impact to her work. She has partnered with senior leadership teams at organisations including HSBC, Herbert Smith Freehills, Boldyn, Nord Anglia Education and Amgen to build psychologically informed cultures that drive innovation, resilience, collaboration and performance. In today’s fast-changing world, mindset and adaptability are critical competitive advantages, and her expertise helps organisations embed these capabilities at every level.

A compelling speaker and skilled facilitator, Sinéad has delivered keynote sessions and leadership experiences to audiences ranging from intimate executive groups to large-scale global teams of over 8,000, both in person and virtually. Her ability to engage, challenge and inspire senior leaders has made her a sought-after voice in boardrooms, on conference stages, and at strategic offsites.

She is particularly known for translating cutting-edge research into practical, high-impact strategies that shift behaviour – from the C-suite to the front line. Sinéad supports experienced leaders to reimagine what’s possible, explore their most ambitious goals, and embed psychological insight into strategic thinking and organisational design.

A passionate advocate for proactive, strengths-based approaches, Sinéad’s work empowers leaders not just to respond to change – but to lead it.