Claire Kane

Claire Kane currently serves as Head of Settlement at EirGrid, a position held since January 2004. In this role, Claire leads a cross-company change management program to ensure compliance with Freedom of Information legislation, overseeing project management, change management, and stakeholder communications. Previously, Claire managed Grid Development Services and Policy, where responsibilities included leading a team in Public Planning, Ecology, Landowner liaison, and Stakeholder Management for the Grid25 Programme. Earlier roles at EirGrid included Customer Relations Manager, focusing on high-quality customer service and technical account management. Claire's career began as a Software Consultant at JBA from 1994 to 1997, followed by a Customer Relations Manager position at IONA Technologies from 1997 to 2003. Claire holds a B.Eng in Electronic Engineering (Hons) from Munster Technological University, earned between 1988 and 1994.