IDA Ireland appoints Michael Lohan as new chief executive

Published date21 March 2023
Mr Lohan is the global head of life sciences and talent transformation and innovation for IDA Ireland. He will take up his new role on April 17th, with interim chief executive Mary Buckley returning to her role as executive director

"The board is confident that Michael has the required experience to lead IDA in the ongoing implementation of our current strategy and on the future development of the organisation. He will continue to lead IDA in the attraction of foreign direct investment to Ireland and the winning of investments for regional locations," said IDA chairman Frank Ryan.

"Michael will also work in close co-operation with the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment to drive the transformation agenda with client companies in the areas of advance manufacturing, sustainability, digitisation, and increasing the level of research and development undertaken by overseas companies in Ireland."

Prior to joining IDA Ireland in 2003, Mr Lohan worked in the private sector with the European operations of companies such as Nortel and IEC Electronics. He took up his role as head of global life sciences and talent and innovation in 2017. He also joined the executive team in 2017.

Mr Lohan also represents IDA as board member on Digital Manufacturing Ireland, governance member on the SSPC research centre for pharmaceuticals and is an advisory board member for the Disruptive Technology Innovation Fund.

Minister for Enterprise Simon Coveney, welcomed Mr Lohan's appointment.

"I look forward to working with [Mr Lohan] to...

To continue reading

Request your trial

VLEX uses login cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience. If you click on 'Accept' or continue browsing this site we consider that you accept our cookie policy. ACCEPT