About

Dr. Shane Farrelly is the CEO and Medical Director of SomarMed, with over three decades of experience in occupational and environmental medicine. His work spans Europe, North and South America, and included strategic roles such as:

  • Chief Medical Officer to Henkel Ireland

  • Chief Medical Officer to Eir

  • European Medical Director to Xilinx

  • Senior Medical Advisor to the Irish Health & Safety Authority

  • Independent Medical Adviser to the Irish Injuries Board

  • Regional Health Manager to a number of European companies with a footprint in North, Central & South America

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Farrelly specializes in:

  • Stress, mental health, and rehabilitation

  • Absence management and presenteeism prevention

  • Resilience training and conflict resolution

  • Risk-based health and safety interventions

  • Corporate wellness and total worker health

  • Cost-saving health programmes for companies

He has developed policies on mental wellbeing, substance misuse, transgender inclusion, and pandemic response, and regularly lectures to medical students, HR professionals, and industry leaders.

Affiliations

Dr. Farrelly is an active member of numerous professional bodies, including: SOM (UK & NI), ISOM, ACOEM, ACGIH, AHIA, WHWB, HEOPS, ALAMA, ANHOPS

He contributes regularly to conferences and advised organizations like the Irish Equality Authority, Irish Aviation Authority, and European Foundation.

Education & Credentials

  • Graduate of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

  • Postgraduate qualifications include:

    • DOBS

    • DCH

    • MFOM

    • Certificate in Managing Occupational Health Services

    • Certificate in Mediation Services for OH professionals

    • Certificate in HAVS (Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome)