Minister Coveney appoints Dr Denis Doyle to IDA Ireland Board

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney, has announced the appointment of Dr Denis Doyle as a new IDA Ireland Board member. Denis is currently Board Chair of Tyndall National Institute.

For 30 years, Denis defined and developed major technologies in the Semiconductor Industry. He is the former Vice President of internal silicon manufacturing for Analog Devices Inc, heading up the company’s 4 silicon chip fabrication facilities, both in Ireland and in the United States. Denis also served as Analog Devices’ General Manager in Ireland, spearheading many technology advances and infrastructural investments. In 2001, Denis was awarded the distinguished title of ADI Fellow, having contributed significantly to the company’s success through his leadership and development of many of the company’s specialised silicon technologies.

Denis is an EMCC accredited Executive Coach, having completed his Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Executive Coaching from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School in 2022. Denis is an UCC Alumni, with a B.E. (Elect), and a Masters (M. Eng Sc.) and PhD in microelectronics.

Welcoming the appointment, Professor William Scanlon, CEO, Tyndall said

“This is a well-deserved recognition for Denis and it is great news for Tyndall as we continue our work in supporting the growth of the semiconductor sector in Ireland through our partnership with the IDA.”

Minister Coveney also appointed Feargal O’Rourke as new IDA Chair, Marian Corcoran, an existing Board Member, as Deputy Chair, and Dr Leisha Daly as a new Board member.