The Board of Marketing Institute Ireland today announced that Shane McGonigle has resigned as Chief Executive Officer and will leave the Institute on 10/12/2026 to take up a Global CMO role in the technology sector.
Mark Nolan, Chair of Marketing Institute Ireland, said: “On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Shane for his leadership and contribution to MII and to Ireland’s marketing community. We wish him every success for the future.”
The Board will appoint an Interim CEO to work with the MII leadership team and Board and ensure continuity across member services, learning and education, events, professional services and the Institute’s strategic programme. The appointment will be announced once finalised.
“MII has a clear mission and strategic direction, and the Board is fully focused on maintaining momentum and delivery,” Mark Nolan said. “We have a structured interim plan and will run an open, rigorous process to appoint the next CEO. We will communicate material updates as the process progresses.”
The permanent CEO search is being prepared, with the role expected to launch in early October, subject to final Board approval. The Board is targeting an appointment in Q1 2027, subject to identifying the right candidate and completing the necessary governance and contractual steps.
Existing MII programmes, events and member services continue as planned. Members and partners should continue to use their usual MII contact channels.
