The intelligence behind healthier work
Parachute is a mission-driven organisation focused on unlocking what poor health costs, in people, in organisations and in the economies that depend on both.
Built on principles that matter
Our work is guided by three non-negotiable principles that ensure every engagement delivers genuine, trustworthy value.
Independence
We have no products to sell and no commercial interests to protect. Our only agenda is the truth. This independence ensures our findings are objective, unbiased, and entirely in service of your organisation.
Rigour
Our methodology is built on validated instruments and globally recognised scientific frameworks. Every insight we deliver is grounded in evidence, not opinion, not trends, not guesswork.
Confidentiality
We are fully GDPR compliant. All data is aggregated and anonymised. Individual responses are protected absolutely, ensuring honest, accurate data that your people can trust.
The team behind Parachute
Deep expertise in health economics, organisational science, data analytics, and commercial strategy - backed by globally recognised academic research.
Niamh Sullivan
CEO & Co-Founder
Business consultant with 20+ years' experience crafting global relationships and programmes. 4+ years as a headhunter focused on sustainable leadership performance, and 6+ years as an executive coach empowering leadership excellence.
Cormac O'Sullivan
CCO & Co-Founder
9 years as a leader at McKinsey & Company serving clients in Public Health and Life Sciences on Strategy and Transformation. 13+ years at Kerry Group in General Management and Operations.
Patrick Callinan
Chief Data Officer
Fellow of the Analytics Institute of Ireland. 20+ years leading data science, data engineering and insights functions. 5+ years as a data science lead at McKinsey & Company.
Neil Caddick
Chief Technology Officer
Architecting the platform and technology that powers Parachute's workforce intelligence capabilities.
Ready to unlock your organisation's full potential?
Get in touch with our team to learn how Parachute can help you measure, understand and recover lost capacity.