Entrepreneur Spotlight: Loretta Dignam – Pioneering Menopause Care in Ireland

Loretta Dignam is reshaping women’s healthcare in Ireland. As the founder and CEO of The Menopause Hub, she established the country’s first dedicated network of clinics for peri- and post-menopause care—an initiative inspired by her own difficult menopausal journey and the lack of specialist support available at the time.

Under her leadership, The Menopause Hub has grown into a national resource: trusted, science-led, and patient-focused. Her work has earned widespread recognition, including awards such as Marketer of the Year and Women’s Health CEO of the Year, acknowledging both her business acumen and her unwavering commitment to improving the lives of women.

Never one to stop at the clinic doors, Loretta expanded access even further with Ireland’s first Menopause App, offering free education, symptom support, and care pathways for women nationwide. Her mission is clear: make menopause mainstream, remove stigma, and empower women with knowledge and choice.

Loretta also understands that menopause affects more than personal health—it impacts work, performance, confidence, and careers. That’s why she founded the Menopause Hub Academy, a workplace training and certification platform helping employers create supportive, inclusive environments. Through initiatives like the Menopause Workplace Excellence Awards, she champions leaders who set new standards in employee wellbeing.

Before entering healthcare, Loretta built a highly successful career across multinational corporations, honing her skills in marketing, leadership, and strategic communications. Her commitment to advancing women’s voices extends beyond business; during her tenure on the Board of the Abbey Theatre, she played a key role in driving gender equality initiatives in Irish arts.

Today, Loretta Dignam is one of Ireland’s most influential advocates for women’s health. Her work is breaking taboos, transforming patient care, and opening conversations—at home, in society, and in the workplace. Through innovation and compassion, she is changing the landscape of menopause support for generations to come.