IoD Executive

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 2019, Maura was appointed as a board member to Rugby Players Ireland. She was a a non-executive director of the Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital from 2014-2020.

In September 2008, Maura spearheaded the introduction of the IoD Chartered Director Programme, which is the most sought after and prestigious director qualification in Ireland. She is a leading voice on the importance of director training and board diversity 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.

Having studied Law and Marketing, her career has included a range of senior appointments in both the private and not-for-profit sectors.

Thora is responsible for coordinating the operational activities of the IoD, and is also Head of the IoD’s Boardroom Centre, a dedicated and independent source of non-executive directors and chairpersons in Ireland. Thora joined the Institute of Directors in 2008 as Business Development Manager and was appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2011. 

Prior to joining the IoD, Thora was Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF Ireland, where she worked for eleven years, having previously worked for domestic and global not-for-profit organisations. She was a director and company secretary of Threshold, the national housing charity until 2018.

Anne is responsible for leading the IoD’s communications strategy, inclusive of brand, marketing, PR, digital communications, research, public affairs and stakeholder engagement. 

Paul is responsible for research, media relations, policy, content, traditional and online communications, and member ezines.
 

Geraldine manages IoD's digital platforms, including the IoD Ireland website, social media accounts, and all digital projects.

 

Lesley is responsible for membership development within the IoD, looking after new members and handling membership queries.

Lisa provides support to the membership department, handles membership queries and looks after discounts and offers.

Rebecca assists the membership team, processing the membership subscriptions and general administration.

Sharon organises IoD events including the breakfast and evening series and seasonal lunches, as well as handling membership queries

Sheila is responsible for overseeing the delivery of all IoD director development programmes, including the Chartered Director Programme, bespoke in-house training and one-day training workshops.

Caitriona is responsible for the administration of IoD training programmes and general administration of the office.

Darren supports the administration of the Chartered Director Programme and one-day workshops.