Marlene Connolly Email & Phone Number

Ireland

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

As strategic legal advisor to Centrica, my current role focuses on M&A projects where I lead on acquisitions to enhance Centrica’s portfolio and accelerate our market penetration to energise a greener, fairer future, and strategic divestments to rationalise the efficiency of Centrica’s broad portfolio and return value to shareholders.

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

During my time as acting GC of Bord Gáis Energy, I led the team in successfully advising on many large projects including construction contracts for two new peaker power plants, the Kestrel Energy Storage Project, a joint venture relating to the development of an offshore wind project, and the renewal of our sponsorship of the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Nurita`s proprietary platform targets, predicts and unlocks novel bioactive peptide ingredients from plants, delivering highly specific and life-changing benefits with the potential to transform human health and food sustainability.As Nuritas' first full-time Chief Legal Officer, I focus on the important & immediate to execute swiftly on strategic &.

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Completed the Diploma in Company Direction which builds on the technical knowledge gained in the IOD Certificate syllabus covering finance, strategy, leadership & governance, and enables participants to contextualise and apply their knowledge and build their practical skills as Directors. This module provided a unique opportunity to put skills learnt in.

As part of my pro bono contribution to the legal community, I am honored to have been selected to serve as a board member of ACC Europe which promotes the interests of in-house counsel across Europe through the sharing of information, education, networking, and advocacy while demonstrating innovation and leadership for the benefit of the.

Dublin 4, County Dublin, Ireland

• Partnered with sales team across EMEA and APAC to support $500M of annual sales revenue by effectively managing risk in negotiating contracts to facilitate recognizable revenue. Maximized efficiency and reduced sales.
• Selected as global General Counsel interim (2015 / 2016) to lead the global team of 15 lawyers through multiple acquisitions – Forcepoint by… Show more
• Selected as global General Counsel interim (2015 / 2016) to lead the global team of 15 lawyers through multiple acquisitions – Forcepoint by Raytheon ($2BN), Stonesoft by Forcepoint ($400M), and company rebrand from.
• Spearheaded global Go to Market rationalization project (2020) in collaboration with channel distribution team, finance, sales ops, and HR, analysing market data, revenue, investment costs, and commercial impact.
• Led GDPR compliance project in 2017/ 2018 by engaging C-suite sponsors to champion cross-functional engagement to review, improve & document internal processes to meet & evidence compliance with GDPR
• Appointed Chair of Forcepoint International Technology Ltd. (FITL) in 2017 to ensure that FITL’s operations and business execution were aligned with overall company strategy & to reinforce the robust governance.

Dublin, Ireland

Founder and Chairperson of the GC Forum within American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Ireland which now has over 40 GC members. The GC Forum was established to support best practices and promote ideas that influence and enhance policy within the legal remit of the multinational sector. Its membership is drawn exclusively from General or Lead counsel within.

Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland

• Led site closure of offices in Beijing (190 staff) and Poland (48 staff); negotiated with unions / works council and staff representatives to ensure a smooth exit on-time and within budget without any adverse reactions
• Successfully defended a four-year long multi-jurisdictional law suit for $4M by a distributor
• Led International legal team and worked with external legal & tax advisors to support Websense’s global entity re-organization by moving IP rights to Bermuda resulting in tax… Show more
• Led International legal team and worked with external legal & tax advisors to support Websense’s global entity re-organization by moving IP rights to Bermuda resulting in tax savings of almost 50% internationally
• Served as chair of International Structures Desk collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders (HR, Finance, Tax and Facilities) to oversee & implement cost-effective, scalable, tax compliant business development.
• Established entities in Dubai, Turkey, and Sweden by incorporating company, negotiating lease, agreeing contracts of employment, securing work visas, and complying with all local legislative requirements. Show less

• Set up the International legal team from “greenfield” site in Dublin as International HQ to support Websense's business needs in EMEA & APAC for commercial sales & professional services contract negotiation, HR &.
• Supported International dimension of SurfControl acquisition ($440M) including review of due diligence, transaction & financing documentation, smooth… Show more
• Supported International dimension of SurfControl acquisition ($440M) including review of due diligence, transaction & financing documentation, smooth transition / exit of SurfControl employees in 13 EU jurisdictions.
• Developed the international legal team operating framework, reputation, and brand by regular attendance at sales kick off and QBR (Quarterly Business Reviews) throughout Europe, developing presentations and interactive.
• Appointed to the board of Websense International in 2008 and significantly raised the profile of International board meetings leading to stronger corporate governance and better tax fact pattern Show less

Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24

• Introduced scalable, low-cost improved practices and template documentation to establish a fit-for-purpose legal ecosystem in a start-up environment as first General Counsel in Meteor, Responsibilities included.

St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2

• Led Eircom’s Mergers and Acquisitions legal function successfully completing significant corporate M&A transactions including:
• Meteor Mobile acquisition in 2005 for $540M (funded by largest European rights issue to shareholders, including US shareholders, hence SEC engagement & oversight)
• Initial Public Offering on Dublin & London Stock Exchanges in 2004 raising $360M equity dealing with diverse debt / equity structuring issues, extensive negotiation with underwriters, bondholders and… Show more Led.
• Initial Public Offering on Dublin & London Stock Exchanges in 2004 raising $360M equity dealing with diverse debt / equity structuring issues, extensive negotiation with underwriters, bondholders and banks, resulting.
• Project managed Eircom’s exits from various non-core businesses - sale to a competitor (Golden Pages), Management Buy Outs, and liquidations, generating $250M proceeds Show less

Diploma In Chartered Director, Strategy, Governance, Leadership & Finance, Diploma

Accredited Mediator

This course taught me how to (i) settle disputes quickly & effectively, thereby saving management time; (ii) add value to commercial.

Practitioner Certificate In Data Protection (Pc.Dp), Data Protection

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Chartered Company Secretary, Icsa, Merit

Solicitor

Bachelor Of Laws - Llb, Law, Honours

Activities and Societies: Debating Society

Leaving Certificate, Honours