Chief Executive Officer
CurrentIDA Ireland is a leading global investment promotion agency with a track record of 70+ years as a key influencer in the development of the Irish economy and its reputation abroad. IDA Ireland is the non-commercial and semi-state agency responsible for the attraction and development of foreign direct investment into Ireland for the economic and social benefit of Ireland. IDA Ireland operates under the aegis of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and works as a strategic partner to assist multinational companies to set up and grow in Ireland. IDA Ireland works with client companies across several key sectors of focus: International Financial Services, Technology, Content, Consumer and Business Services, Biopharmaceuticals, Medical Technologies, Emerging Business, Engineering, Green Economy and Growth Markets. A key priority for Michael in his role as Chief Executive Officer is leading on the execution and delivery of IDA Ireland’s organisational strategy: Driving Recovery and Sustainable Growth 2021-2024, which will be delivered through a focus on five pillars: Growth, Transformation, Regions, Sustainability, and Impact. Michael is an Engineering graduate with an MSc in Technology Management from the National University of Ireland, Galway and additionally is a graduate of the Berkley Executive Programme.