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Marina Donohoe

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Chief Executive Officer at QUBIS

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

About

Marina Donohoe is Chief Executive Officer of QUBIS, where she leads efforts to support the creation and growth of companies spun out of Queen's University research, working with industry and investors to commercialise new technologies. Before joining QUBIS, she led the Research, Innovation and Infrastructure Division at Enterprise Ireland, collaborating with universities and research partners to increase the impact of public investment. Her career covers research, innovation, and international business, including 18 years working in the United States and Europe and experience supporting start-ups expanding internationally.

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Experience

  1. QUBIS LtdChief Executive Officercurrent2026 — presentBelfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
  2. Enterprise IrelandHead of Research & Innovation2023 — 2026Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
  3. Enterprise IrelandDirector UK & Northern Europe2014 — 2023London Area, United Kingdom
  4. Enterprise IrelandHead of Business & Consumer Services Department2011 — 2014Dublin, Ireland
  5. Enterprise IrelandManager CleanTech2008 — 2010
  6. Enterprise IrelandDirector Americas Enterprise Ireland2003 — 2007New York City Metropolitan Area
  7. Enterprise IrelandManager West Coast USA1998 — 2002Silicon Valley, California
  8. Irish Trade BoardMarketing Advisor1995 — 1998Dublin, Ireland

Education

  1. The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)Certificate in Leadership & Change2021
  2. University College CorkMaster’s Degree2012 — 2014
  3. Technological University DublinMarketing1988 — 1992
  4. Trinity College DublinBachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration and Management1988 — 1992

Skills & more

Teamwork6Leadership22Strategy53Management39Online Marketing8Business Strategy26Market Research7Marketing14Selling2International Marketing4Start-ups13Research3

Languages French

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Same school

Also attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)798

Lee FixelFounder of AdditionPat GradyPartner at Sequoia CapitalCyriac ParisotInvestor at Index VenturesSofia DolfeInvestor at Index VenturesJonas VetterleInvestor at Moonfire VenturesLavinia FerriAssociate at P101 Ventures

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Also attended University College Cork34

Isaac ArnoldVice President at Tribes VenturesBen StuartChief Commercial Officer at APXGreg MaddenManaging Partner at SV Health InvestorsColm O'SullivanManaging Partner at Furthr VCNiall OldenManaging Partner and Director at Kernel CapitalGer GooldPartner and Director at Kernel Capital

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Also attended Technological University Dublin23

Stephen CondonFinance/Legal/IR at 8VCGiselaInvestor at Eudemian VenturesBrendan WoodsInvestor at 13books CapitalHannah DalySenior Media & Communications Manager at AlbionVCMariliis HolmOperations & Scientific Diligence at Sustainable Food VenturesBen StuartChief Commercial Officer at APX

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Also attended Trinity College Dublin80

Laela SturdyManaging Partner at CapitalGJustin HallPartner at Golden Gate VenturesBriac BombrunInvestment Associate at Burda Principal InvestmentsBrian SmigaVenture Partner, Co-Founder at Alpha PartnersTom StaffordCo-founder at DST GlobalVeronica DaiglePresident, National Security Practice at Red Cell Incubation

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Shared employers

Also worked at QUBIS Ltd7

Andrew NortonChief Operating Officer (Interim) at QUBISArtin MoussaviChief Investment Officer at QUBISRob BlenkinsoppSpinout Manager at QUBISJulie GormleySpinout Manager (Life Sciences) at QUBISPatrick DewarPortfolio Manager at QUBISShehrezade ChaudhryCompany Secretary at QUBIS

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Also worked at Enterprise Ireland16

Wayne ByrneVenture Partner at BURNT ISLAND VENTURESChris MurphyAssociate at Blue Delta CapitalElaine CoughlanManaging Partner at Atlantic Bridge VenturesEamon Al SikafiPresident MENA at VentureWave Capital Ltd.Jacqui DuncanGeneral Manager, NSW at Stone & ChalkShane VernerSales Coach at Galileo Ventures

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Colleagues at QUBIS

Andrew Norton
Chief Operating Officer (Interim) at QUBIS
Anne Dornan
Enterprise Network Manager at QUBIS
Artin Moussavi
Chief Investment Officer at QUBIS
Brian McCaul
CEO at QUBIS
David Moore
Head of Spinouts and Investments at QUBIS
Julie Gormley
Spinout Manager (Life Sciences) at QUBIS
Patrick Dewar
Portfolio Manager at QUBIS
Rob Blenkinsopp
Spinout Manager at QUBIS