Executive

Ms Maura Quinn - Chief Executive 

Maura Quinn, Chief ExecutiveMaura Quinn was appointed as Chief Executive of the Institute of Directors in Ireland in April 2008. As Chief Executive, Maura is responsible for leading the strategic development of the IoD through growing the membership base, expanding the range of programmes and services and building the profile of the organisation.

In September 2008, Maura spearheaded the introduction of the IoD Chartered Director Programme, which is fast becoming the most prestigious director qualification in Ireland. She is a leading voice on the importance of director training and a keen advocate of the need to improve corporate governance standards and the quality of Boards in Ireland.

Prior to joining the IoD, Maura was Executive Director of UNICEF Ireland for eleven years, where she was credited with the resurgence, growth and development of the organisation in Ireland. Having operated at a senior level with UNICEF HQ in New York and Geneva, Maura was also elected Vice-Chair of UNICEF’s Standing Group of National Committees, which generate one third of UNICEF’s income worldwide.

Maura is on the Audit Committee of Irish Aid and is also a Board Member of Kanchi. Having studied Law and Marketing, her career has included a range of senior appointments in both the private and not-for-profit sectors.

Chief Operating Officer

Thora Mackey 

Membership & Events Officer

Sharon Kirwan

Membership Development Coordinator  

Mark Mullins

PR & Communications Manager

Nicola O'Sullivan 

Policy & Communications Executive

Kelli O'Malley

Training Coordinator

Sheila Byrne

Administrative Assistant

Lesley Darling

All staff can be contacted by clicking on the name above to email directly or:

Tel: +353 1 411 0010

Fax: +353 1 411 0090

Email: info@iodireland.ie

Address: Europa House, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2