The new CEO has two decades of experience in high -level positions, even as the first innovation and company officer at Trinity College Dublin.
The former Vice Chancellor for Innovation at the University of Cambridge, Dr. Diarmuid O’Brien has been appointed as the new CEO of Taighde Éireann-Arecharch Ireland.
O’Brien, who will assume his new position in September, was also previously executive director of Cambridge Enterprise, before which he was the first innovation officer and company of the Enterprise of Trinity College of Dublin.
He will assume the position of Celine Fitzgerald, who was appointed interim CEO of the organization last August when it was established. O’Brien’s appointment follows an open competition led by the public dating service.
The new CEO of Research in Ireland has two decades of senior experience, which include the management of research institutes, the development of new university campuses, the creation of accelerator programs, the formation of research associations of the large -scale industry, infrasture, ventilation research, the ventilation that has a license of intellectual property and scale the creation of new companies.
“It is a great privilege to have appointed the leg for this position. The formation of the investigation of Ireland creates a great opportunity for Ireland, and I am excited to play a central role in its development,” O’Brien said.
“When working in collaboration, we will incorporate Ireland into an agency that supports talented researchers, shapes the Ireland research and innovation panorama and offers results that contribute to a sustainable and prosperous future for the economy and the society of Ireland.”
The Minister of Higher and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless, TD, welcomed O’Brien’s appointment and said: “Taightde Éireann is essential for the delivery of government research and innovation strategy – Impact 2030. At this time, it is crucial that Ireland capitalizes all available opportunities.
“We must overcome our strengths in people, connectivity and curiosity by continuing to support the development of new knowledge, talented and innovative researchers. This approach will allow us to address the challenges facing our opportunity for opportunities to put into form.”
Earlier this week, Minister Lawless told the Irish Universities Association that the department will put a stronger emphasis on higher education, research and skills such as “fundamental pillars” or their economic strategy.
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