Marie Hayden

Marie Hayden is an experienced professional in the energy sector, currently serving in roles at MetOx International as Electricity Networks Business Development and as Managing Director at Grid Enhancing Technologies, both since early 2023. Previously, Marie held various positions at Smart Wires Inc. from 2018 to 2022, including Chief Engineer and General Manager Europe, focusing on business development within Europe and Australia. At EirGrid, from 2008 to 2018, Marie contributed as Manager of Scenario Planning, Manager of Connection Policy and Contracts, and Manager of Operational Planning, where responsibilities included strategic energy scenario analysis and oversight of connection policies. Earlier in Marie's career at ESB from 1993 to 2006, roles included Power System Operations Engineer and Project Manager for HV Transmission Infrastructure Projects. Marie holds a Master's degree in Engineering Management from University College Dublin and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, also from University College Dublin. Further education includes coursework at Vlerick Business School.