Marianne Cassidy

Marianne Cassidy is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in public service transformation and reform. Currently, Marianne serves as the Assistant Secretary for Public Service Transformation at the Department of Public Expenditure & Reform since March 2022. Prior to this role, Marianne held multiple positions at the Courts Service, including Head of Civil Reform and Regional Manager, where key responsibilities involved leading modernization programs and ensuring operational effectiveness of court services. Additional experience encompasses regulatory management in public transport with the National Transport Authority, investigatory leadership at the Ombudsman for Children's Office, and strategic policy development at Dublin City Council. Marianne's educational background includes a professional certificate in Governance and advanced degrees in Social Policy and Public Administration from prestigious institutions.