Dublin, Ireland — 16 October 2024 — The National Children’s Science Centre (NCSC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paschal Naylor to its board of directors. With planning permission now secured for Ireland’s first national science centre for children, Paschal’s extensive experience will be invaluable in helping the NCSC achieve its mission of inspiring and educating the next generation of scientists, engineers and innovators.
Paschal brings an impressive background in the technology sector to the NCSC. He is currently an Advisor to Presidio Europe and the co-founder of Arkphire, a leading Irish IT consulting and managed-services company. Under Naylor’s leadership, Arkphire grew to become a €160m business and was acquired by the US tech firm Presidio in 2021. Paschal brings to the board many useful qualifications, including FCCA, MII Grad., a BA in Psychology and an IOD Diploma in Company Direction.
Paschal, an accomplished business leader and advisor, is excited to join such an inspiring initiative. “I am honoured to be part of the National Children’s Science Centre,” said Naylor. “This science centre will spark curiosity and foster a love for science and technology in young people across Ireland and beyond. I look forward to working with the board and our partners in government to fulfil our ambition to deliver this exciting and innovative project.”
Paul Duffy, Chair of the National Children’s Science Centre, commented on the appointment, saying, “We are delighted to have Paschal Naylor join our board. His deep expertise in business, combined with his commitment to science and innovation, make him an invaluable addition to our board. As we move closer to the opening of Ireland’s first children’s science centre, Paschal’s insights and leadership will be hugely valuable in realising our vision of inspiring a new generation of STEM enthusiasts.”
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