Mark Foley

Mark Foley is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of General and Senior management experience in various industry sectors, spanning private sector, multi-national, and commercial semi-state companies. His expertise lies in delivering large-scale Infrastructure, Commercial, Technology, Business Transformation, Operations, and Start-Up Projects.

His specialties include Large Scale Infrastructure Delivery, Renewable Energy, Complex Regulated Utilities, Complex Commercial Transactions, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Open Innovation, and Business Transformation.

Mark Foley has held key leadership roles in distinguished organizations such as EirGrid Group, where he plays a pivotal role in ensuring a safe, secure, and reliable electricity supply across Ireland. As CEO of EirGrid plc, he oversees the management and operation of the electricity transmission grid in Ireland and Northern Ireland, powering industries, businesses, and the distribution network that serves households, schools, hospitals, and farms.

EirGrid Group, under Mark Foley's guidance, is dedicated to transforming the power system for future generations, aligning with Ireland's Climate Action Plan to achieve a power system with 70% renewable generation by 2030.

Mark Foley's educational background is impressive, including a Master of Industrial Engineering (M.I.E.) with 1st Class Honours from University College Dublin, as well as certifications in Strategic Innovation from IMD Business School and Manufacturing Strategy and Technology from Penn State University. He also holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with 2.1 honors from University College Dublin.

Throughout his career, Mark Foley has held notable positions such as Managing Director at Coillte Land Solutions and Coillte Enterprise, Director of Capital Programmes at Dublin Airport Authority, Managing Director at Worldmark, and Plant Manager at Loctite / Henkel, showcasing his diverse expertise and adaptability across different roles and responsibilities.