UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School has appointed telecommunications entrepreneur David McCourt as an Adjunct Full Professor to support its national and global leadership ambitions in Artificial Intelligence.
Mr McCourt is founder and CEO of investment firm Granahan McCourt Capital and the Chairman of National Broadband Ireland.
As Adjunct Professor, McCourt will deliver a number of lectures on AI, technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership to students across all levels and will also provide guidance in programme development, thought leadership and industry engagement.
Professor Anthony Brabazon, Dean of UCD College of Business, said that Mr McCourt has been at the forefront of technology, media, and telecommunications for over 30 years and has been responsible for pioneering many industry firsts.
"His abilities and experiences as a leader, as an entrepreneur, and as a visionary in connectivity and technology will be invaluable in supporting the School in advancing our educational and thought-leadership activities in the area of Artificial Intelligence," he added.
David McCourt said that Ireland has an enviable position hosting almost every big tech brand which have made the country their European home, as well as having an unrivalled track record of introducing bold and pioneering policy decisions.
"As Ireland will quickly become the most connected country in Europe, it's an exciting opportunity for leading institutions like UCD to help shape the future of AI, which will touch all of our lives," he added.
