Enterprise Ireland makes new appointment to its Executive Team

Anne Lanigan has been appointed as Enterprise Ireland’s Divisional Manager for Technology and Services.

Anne has spent the last five years as Enterprise Ireland’s Director of Eurozone & Central, Eastern Europe where she led on our highly successful Eurozone strategy.

Anne joined Enterprise Ireland in 2003 and her distinguished career in the organisation has included a number of leadership roles and senior positions in our head office in Ireland, as well as across our network of international offices. She previously served as Enterprise Ireland’s Director in Japan, before going on to hold a role in the Enterprise Software Solutions Department. She also worked as a Client Engagement Adviser before managing the HPSU Start team for a period.

Anne led the organisation’s response to our changed trading relationship with the UK as the head of Enterprise Ireland’s Brexit Unit, before moving to her most recent role where she was responsible for the organisation’s activities across our 11 offices in Europe, which are focused on increasing export growth into the single market.

Prior to joining Enterprise Ireland, Anne studied in UCD where she trained as a mechanical engineer and spent 18 years working in the private sector when she also ran her own business.

In her new role as a Divisional Manager, Anne will be a key member of Enterprise Ireland’s Senior Leadership team and will have responsibility for a wide portfolio in the Technology and Services division, including Digital Technologies; Fintech, Financial and Business Services; ICT HPSU; International Education, EdTech and Professional Services; and Retail, Consumer and Online.

Leo Clancy, CEO, Enterprise Ireland, said: “On behalf of Enterprise Ireland, I am delighted to announce the appointment of our colleague Anne Lanigan to the role of Divisional Manager for Technology and Services. Anne is a skilled and talented professional, and a proven leader, having managed and led out on key initiatives for the organisation.

“Anne is passionate about her work and supporting Irish enterprise as they scale and grow, and I am confident she will bring this dedication and ambition to her role in our Senior Leadership Team.”

Speaking about her appointment, Anne Lanigan said: “I am delighted to have been appointed as Enterprise Ireland’s Divisional Manager for Technology and Services and am excited to join a team of committed professionals who are dedicated to supporting Irish-owned businesses in achieving their global ambition and growing their contribution to the Irish economy.”