Maura Quinn, Former Executive Director, UNICEF Ireland
Maura Quinn was appointed as Chief Executive of the Institute of Directors in Ireland
in April 2008. As Chief Executive, Maura is responsible for leading the strategic
development of the IoD through growing the membership base, expanding the range
of programmes and services and building the profile of the organisation.
In September 2008, Maura spearheaded the introduction of the IoD Chartered Director
Programme, which is fast becoming the most prestigious director qualification in
Ireland. She is a leading voice on the importance of director training and a keen
advocate of the need to improve corporate governance standards and the quality of
Boards in Ireland.
Prior to joining the IoD, Maura was Executive Director of UNICEF Ireland for eleven
years, where she was credited with the resurgence, growth and development of the
organisation in Ireland. Having operated at a senior level with UNICEF HQ in New
York and Geneva, Maura was also elected Vice-Chair of UNICEF’s Standing Group of
National Committees, which generate one third of UNICEF’s income worldwide.
Maura is on the Audit Committee of Irish Aid and is also a Board Member of Kanchi.
Having studied Law and Marketing, her career has included a range of senior appointments
in both the private and not-for-profit sectors.