By Olivia DeWan 
Pictured: Katie Molony, incoming Managing Director of Catalyst Media, and Ian Hyland, the President and CEO of Catalyst Media.
Catalyst Media has appointed experienced media and technology executive Katie Molony as Managing Director, bringing in a seasoned business leader to drive the company’s next phase of growth and international expansion.
Catalyst Media, a leading Irish media, events and C-suite engagement company, has announced the appointment of Katie Molony as Managing Director.
Molony has held various executive roles, including Chief Executive Officer (Maximum Media/JOE Media UK), Chief Growth Officer (Darwin CX), Chief Operating Officer (Hara), and Chief Digital Officer (Irish Studio), working across Ireland, the UK, the United States, and Canada.
Alongside her executive leadership roles, Molony has advised a range of Irish start-ups and venture-backed companies on commercial strategy, operational excellence and sustainable business growth.
“Katie brings an exceptional breadth of experience running businesses across digital media, communications, technology, business transformation and leadership development in Ireland, the UK and United States,” Ian Hyland, the President and CEO at Catalyst Media, said. “She has consistently demonstrated an ability to identify opportunities, build high-performing teams and lead organisations through periods of sustained growth and change. That combination of commercial acumen, operational excellence and entrepreneurial thinking makes her the ideal person to lead Catalyst Media into its next phase of growth.”
Throughout her career, she has led organisations through periods of growth, helping businesses expand, improve commercial performance and navigate transformational change across international markets.
“Catalyst Media has built an outstanding reputation for innovation, industry leadership and meaningful connections through its media brands, events and executive networks. It is a business with an exceptional heritage, tremendous momentum and enormous potential,” Molony said. “I am excited to be joining Ian and the leadership team at such an important stage in the company’s journey, and I look forward to helping shape the next chapter as we continue to build a leading international media business.”
Molony currently serves as a Director of DASH Leaders, an innovative leadership development platform designed to accelerate the performance of high-potential leaders through Edutainment.
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