Executive Director
The Organisation
Enterprise Ireland is the Irish Government agency dedicated to supporting Irish enterprises to start, innovate, and succeed globally. The Government’s ambition is for Enterprise Ireland supported companies to become the primary driving force of an even more successful Irish economy in the decades ahead. Working with a client base employing over 234,000 people and generating annual exports of €36.75 billion, Enterprise Ireland plays a pivotal role in the Irish economy. Enterprise Ireland’s comprehensive, client-focused approach includes programmes focused on start-ups, scaling, innovation, management development programmes, direct equity investment, and funding seed and venture capital schemes.
The new ‘Delivering for Ireland, Leading Globally (2025-2029)’ strategy outlines Enterprise Ireland’s aims and ambitions for the Irish enterprise base and its purpose to ‘Accelerate Sustainable Irish Business’, setting out four strategic objectives for the Irish enterprise base; Start, Compete, Scale and Connect.
The Role
The Executive Director will report directly to the CEO and will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team. They will contribute to the strategic direction of the agency and will be responsible for the delivery of organisational targets and achievement of strategic priorities.
The Executive Director will be responsible for ensuring world class client service and exceptional client satisfaction which is at the core of Enterprise Ireland’s approach. They will lead and support their team to engage and support client companies to maximise client companies’ growth in global markets and deliver jobs across Ireland. The client base comprises early-stage companies, SMEs and large companies across multiple sectors.
The Person
The ideal candidate will be deeply purpose-driven with strong personal values and will demonstrate evidence of an excellent track record of strategic delivery and achievement in a highly client-focused environment.
They will have significant experience as a senior business leader, with excellent people leadership and communication skills. Experience of engaging with external stakeholders at a senior level is essential.
Application and Further Information
For further information and to apply for this role visit www.forvismazars.com/ie/en/executiverecruitment
All enquiries relating to this role should be directed to the Executive Recruitment Team by email to execrecruit@mazars.ie or by telephone on +353 (1) 449 4400.
Forvis Mazars will be managing all aspects of this recruitment project on behalf of Enterprise Ireland.
No enquiries or canvassing should be made directly to Enterprise Ireland.
Deadline for applications: 12 noon on Monday, 20th October 2025.
Enterprise Ireland is an equal opportunities employer with a strong emphasis on diversity, inclusion and equality at all levels of the organisation.
