DCU Chancellor - Cathal Marley

Mr Marley, a Donegal native and DCU graduate, was appointed Chief Executive of EirGrid Group in April 2025 where he is overseeing the transformation of the national electricity network to deliver on Ireland’s Climate Change targets on renewable energy. He has over 25 years’ experience in the utilities and infrastructure sectors having worked in senior roles across the electricity, water and gas sectors including as Chief Executive of Ervia (2019-2025) and Chairperson of Irish Water (2019-2023).

He is passionate about renewable energy and sustainability and delivering a cleaner energy landscape for future generations. He is also keenly interested in promoting the development of education and sport and this is underlined by the voluntary work he undertakes. He was Deputy Chairperson of the DCU Governing Authority and Chairperson of its Audit Committee  from July 2021 to July 2025 and has been a member of the DCU Audit Committee since December 2016. He is also currently Chairperson of Swim Ireland.