Jim Corbett has been a board level director of major public private and voluntary organisations in Britain and Ireland.
He recently retired after almost 20 years as Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Executive of the Mercy University Hospital Cork. He is a local Scout Leader with over 40-year experience and has received several National Scouting Merit Awards in Britain and Ireland.
In addition to his extensive professional experience Jim is also a celebrated commentator, columnist, photographer, film maker and author, receiving a number of honorary awards for his work. In particular he has written and contributed to several pantomimes including West End productions.
Jim is married to Rosario and they have lived in Cork since 2001, they have four children and three grandchildren. He has been a volunteer at The Everyman for several years.