The Institute of Directors in Ireland has appointed Caroline Spillane as its new chief executive.
Caroline Spillane will succeed Maura Quinn and assume responsibility for the CEO role in July of this year.
Ms Spillane will join IoD Ireland from her position as Director General of Engineers Ireland, the all-island body of over 25,000 members mandated to promote excellence in engineering practice. She has held the post since 2015.
She was the first woman and the first non-engineer to be Director General of Engineers Ireland since its establishment in 1835.
She has also served as a board member in the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), ESB Networks and Irish Manufacturing Research, while she is also a member of the 30% Club.
This campaign is led by a group of business Chairpersons and CEOs taking action to increase gender diversity on boards and senior management teams.
A Chartered Director who holds a BA from University College Cork and an MA from Technological University Dublin, Ms Spillane is currently studying for a Doctorate in Business Administration in Waterford Institute of Technology.
Maura Quinn had been IoD CEO for 14 years and is stepping down to pursue other opportunities.
IoD President Imelda Reynolds said that Caroline is an accomplished leader who has wide expertise in strategic planning and delivery of results.
"She is well positioned to further build the IoD and to bring the Institute forward for the benefit of our members and business leaders in Ireland," Ms Reynolds said.
