Ross Frenett

Ross Frenett is an Irish counter-extremism specialist and technology executive. He is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Moonshot, a company that uses data analytics and digital campaigns to address online harms. In 2026, he was appointed as a member of An Coimisiún Toghcháin, the Electoral Commission of Ireland.

Early life and education Frenett is from Cobh, County Cork. and later completed a master's degree in Security and Society at King's College London. as the director of Against Violent Extremism, a network of former extremists and survivors of violent extremism. and female ISIS recruits.

In 2015, Frenett co-founded Moonshot with Vidhya Ramalingam. The company was founded in London and initially focused on countering violent extremism and terrorism. It later expanded its work to include disinformation, organised crime, gender-based violence, human trafficking and child exploitation.

Electoral Commission In April 2026, the Government of Ireland nominated Frenett and Lee Komito for appointment by the President as ordinary members of An Coimisiún Toghcháin. Motions recommending their appointment were agreed by both Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann in May 2026.