The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, T.D. has announced the appointment of Ali Curran as the new Chair of the Board of the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA).

Curran was initially appointed as a Board Member on 18 January 2023 and is an “experienced business and organisational consultant.”

“I want to congratulate Ali Curran on her appointment and wish her well in this new and exciting role”, said Minister Martin.  “She is already serving on the Board and comes to the position of Chair with excellent experience and understanding of leadership and organisational change.”

“I am confident that under her leadership, the Board will provide the necessary oversight and support to IMMA and its executive Team lead by Annie Fletcher as they continue to develop and grow this dynamic and innovative institution,” she added.

Minister @cathmartingreen congratulates Ali Curran on her appointment as a new Chair to the Board of @IMMAIreland

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Curran is a Director of CHL Consulting Ltd, a member of the Institute of Directors Ireland, and a certified Management Consultant with the Institute of Management Consultants and Advisors.

She also holds a Masters in Organisational Psychology, professional certificate in Organisational Change and is a qualified executive and leadership coach.

According to a press release, she “has a strong history of successful leadership and management of cultural organisations having previously worked as Director of the Dublin Fringe Festival, Director of The Peacock Theatre, and Director of the Tron Theatre, Glasgow.”

Ali Curran's appointment as Chair is set to be a five-year term.