John Farrelly

John Farrelly is an accomplished executive in the field of health and social care regulation in Ireland, currently serving as the Chief Executive of the Mental Health Commission IRL since October 2018. In this role, John oversees the regulation of mental health services and a substantial budget of €25 million, managing a workforce of 450 employees and contractors. Prior to this position, John was the Chief Executive Officer of the Charities Regulator, where the development and implementation of the Authority's first strategic framework was a key responsibility, alongside overseeing the regulation of over 10,000 charities. John's extensive experience also includes various leadership roles at the Health Information and Quality Authority, where John influenced regulatory strategies for health and social care services. John holds multiple advanced degrees from prestigious institutions, including an MBA in Health Services Management, a Master's in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy, and various qualifications in regulatory law and health care administration.