Organisation looks forward to seventh decade representing technology professionals
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Tom O’Sullivan, ICS
The Irish Computer Society (ICS), Ireland’s national body for ICT professionals, as announced the appointment of Tom O’Sullivan FICS as chief executive officer.
The appointment marks a significant moment for ICS as it enters the final year before its 60th anniversary – and comes at a time when the need for professional standards, trusted frameworks, and a strong community for Ireland’s technology and data professionals has never been more acute.
O’Sullivan previously served as Deputy CEO at ICS Skills – the then-secretariat of the Irish Computer Society – from 2004 to 2020, a period during which ICS membership grew significantly, a substantial training and certification business was established, and the conference portfolio became a cornerstone of Ireland’s technology calendar.
He subsequently held senior roles across the professional body, EdTech, and sustainability sectors before returning to ICS – bringing with him a broader perspective on how membership organisations can remain genuinely relevant to the professionals they serve.
The appointment of a directly employed CEO – the first in over 20 years – marks a significant milestone for the Society. It reflects the ICS Council’s deliberate commitment to ongoing development and expansion as ICS approaches its 60th anniversary and navigates the profound changes that AI is ringing to every profession.
“I am proud to return to ICS at such a pivotal moment. This is both a professional appointment and a personal mission. In this age of AI, the need for trusted human and professional relationships has never been greater. I look forward to engaging with our members, corporate partners, and the wider technology community in the weeks and months ahead, as together we shape the strategy for ICS’ seventh decade,” he said.