DCU Alumni Awards 2024
This year, we are celebrating the wonderful contribution and impact by 8 of our graduates across the world. With almost 110,000 alumni, our community continues to grow and we have so much to celebrate.
Daniel Davern
Daniel Davern
BSc Analytical Science, 2006
CEO DX2 Training Solutions
Dan Davern is the CEO of DX2 Training Solutions, one of Ireland’s leading providers of education and training in health, safety, and pre-hospital care and is a dynamic entrepreneur with a proven track record of innovation, leadership, and business growth.
Dr. Anne Dolan
Dr Anne Dolan
Bachelors of Education, 1987
Associate Professor at Mary Immaculate College
Anne Dolan is Associate Professor and lecturer in primary geography with the Department of Learning, Society and Religious Education in Mary Immaculate College.
Barry Doyle
Barry Doyle
BA Accounting and Finance, 2006
President of Chartered Accountants Ireland and Investment Director at strategic investors MASV
Following his time in DCU, Barry trained as a Chartered Accountant with EY in Dublin and then spent a number of years in Australia working for National Geographic and Fox International Channels.
Billy Hann
Billy Hann
MSc Operations, 1997
CEO Dublin Bus
Billy Hann is a seasoned leader in the transportation sector, with over three decades of experience. He began his career in 1994 at the Irish Aviation Authority, providing engineering support for Air Traffic Control. Over his 29 years, Billy advanced through several management roles, culminating as the Director of ATM Operations and Strategy.
Máire Kearney
Máire Kearney
MA Film and Television, 1992
Producer and Director for RTÉ
Máire Kearney is a trailblazing filmmaker who exemplifies the power of storytelling to illuminate and inspire. As an award-winning producer and director, Máire has worked for leading broadcasters, including RTÉ, BBC, and TV3, crafting compelling narratives that resonate deeply with audiences.
Michael Langan
Michael Langan
MEng Electronic Engineering, 1996
VP of Engineering and General Manager of the Neural Processing Unit at Intel Corporation
Michael Langan is the Vice President of Engineering and General Manager of the Neural Processing Unit (NPU) at Intel Corporation.
Dr Fiona Lodge
Dr Fiona Lodge
BEng in Electronic Engineering, 1993
PhD in Electronic Engineering, 2000
Chief Product Officer at No Filter, Inc
Dr Fiona Lodge has spent her entire career working in the real-time communication space, spanning commercialisation strategy, product definition, technical and operational development, product marketing and Go To Market.
Caron McCaffrey
Caron McCaffrey
MA International Relations, 1999
Director General of Irish Prison Service and President of European Organisation of Prison and Correctional Services (EUROPRIS)
In 2018, Caron became the first female Director General of the Irish Prison Service (IPS) with responsibility for providing leadership and direction to a service that has over 4,400 people in its care with a team of more than 3,500 staff and a budget of €414 million.