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
- QUBIS LtdChief Executive Officercurrent2026 — presentBelfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
- Enterprise IrelandHead of Research & Innovation2023 — 2026Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
- Enterprise IrelandDirector UK & Northern Europe2014 — 2023London Area, United Kingdom
- Enterprise IrelandHead of Business & Consumer Services Department2011 — 2014Dublin, Ireland
- Enterprise IrelandManager CleanTech2008 — 2010
- Enterprise IrelandDirector Americas Enterprise Ireland2003 — 2007New York City Metropolitan Area
- Enterprise IrelandManager West Coast USA1998 — 2002Silicon Valley, California
- Irish Trade BoardMarketing Advisor1995 — 1998Dublin, Ireland
Skills & more
Teamwork6Leadership22Strategy53Management39Online Marketing8Business Strategy26Market Research7Marketing14Selling2International Marketing4Start-ups13Research3
Languages French
From Marina's professional profile.
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
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Marina Donohoe?
- 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.
- Where does Marina Donohoe work?
- Marina Donohoe is Chief Executive Officer at QUBIS.
- Where did Marina Donohoe go to school?
- Marina Donohoe studied at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (Certificate in Leadership & Change); University College Cork (Master’s Degree); Technological University Dublin (Marketing).
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