Áine Kerr is an award-winning business leader in digital innovation and communications, with over 20 years of experience spanning technology, media, and journalism. She co-founded Kinzen, a company focused on detecting dangerous misinformation and violent content, which was acquired by Spotify in 2022.

Previously, Áine led Facebook’s Journalism Project and played a key role in creating the News Integrity Initiative. She also held senior roles at Storyful and worked as a political correspondent for The Irish Independent, The Irish Times and The Irish Examiner. Áine chairs the President of Ireland’s Gaisce Council, social innovation fund Rethink Ireland and education initiative The Shona Project. She is an advisor to Founders in NDRC, Fierce in Dogpatch Labs, Tech FoundHer and Awaken Angels. Her leadership in digital transformation, social impact, and media will provide invaluable guidance as Clinch continues to pursue forward-thinking growth.