Dr. Fergal O’Brien is a senior lecturer in Finance and Assistant Dean of Graduate & Professional Studies at the University of Limerick, Ireland.  He holds a PhD in finance from Lancaster University.  Dr. O’Brien is currently working on a number of research projects including the role of tacit knowledge in manufacturing organisations, narcissism and corporate illegality, and risk management techniques in agriculture.  He has been recognised for his teaching through the Jennifer Burke Award for Innovation in Teaching and Learning as part of a University of Limerick team.