Cathriona Hallahan

Cathriona Hallahan is an Irish business executive who was the Managing Director of Microsoft Ireland from 2013 until 2021. Her work has been recognised with several awards.

Early life Cathriona Hallahan grew up in Stillorgan, County Dublin. Her father was a mechanic and her mother worked for a cleaning company. After leaving school, Hallahan completed a secretarial course. In this role, she represents the company on all strategic policy, corporate affairs and communications issues. She is the longest-serving Microsoft Ireland employee.

Hallahan was a member of the Board of Ibec, Ireland's principal employer representative body for a few years as well.

In December 2020, she decided to step down from her position at Microsoft Ireland after nearly 8 years in the role.

Public service roles Hallahan is a member of the Advistory Board of the Business School of Trinity College Dublin. She is also president of the Dancesport Federation of Ireland, the governing body for certain dance forms in the State.

Honours and awards In 2009, Hallahan won the O2 WMB Businesswoman of the Year award. In 2014, she was named CEO Businesswoman of the Year by Image Magazine, an Irish publication, In 2018, Concern Worldwide presented her with its inaugural Women of Concern award, an award set up to recognise leaders who promote gender equality.

Personal life Hallahan lives in County Wicklow, Ireland, with her husband, Tim and daughter, Molly.