As Chief Executive Officer, Marina is responsible for leading QUBIS and overseeing its activities in supporting the creation and growth of companies emerging from Queen’s research, working with industry and investors to bring new technologies to market.
Prior to joining QUBIS, Marina held a senior leadership role at Enterprise Ireland, where she led the Research, Innovation and Infrastructure Division. In this role, she worked closely with universities and partners across the research and innovation ecosystem to drive and maximise the societal and economic impact of public investment.
Marina’s career spans research, innovation, and international business. She has led teams in Ireland and spent 18 years working overseas in the United States and Europe. She brings extensive experience supporting high-potential start-ups and helping companies expand into international markets.