Conor Bennett

Conor is a highly experienced partnerships professional and Senior Business Development Manager at the Institute of Directors (IoD). Throughout his career, Conor has built a reputation for creating meaningful commercial partnerships, supporting organisational growth, and helping business leaders access the networks, insights, and the support they need to succeed. With a background spanning membership organisations, professional services, business development, and stakeholder engagement, Conor has worked closely with Blue chips, SMEs, entrepreneurs, senior executives, and directors across a broad range of sectors. His expertise lies in relationship building, strategic growth, leadership engagement, and connecting organisations with opportunities that drive long-term success. A Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) and Member of the Chartered Management Institute (MCMI), Conor is passionate about promoting professional leadership, business excellence, and the power of strong networks. He