Louise McKeown Doogan

Louise McKeown Doogan is Chief Executive Officer of .IE, Ireland’s national domain registry, responsible for the stewardship of the .ie namespace, a vital part of Ireland’s digital infrastructure.

With over 30 years’ experience in Ireland’s internet industry, Louise has led organisations through growth, transformation and technological change across the internet, telecommunications and digital infrastructure sectors.

Her career began in 1995 with Ireland OnLine (IOL), one of Ireland’s first internet service providers. She later became a shareholder and member of the leadership team at Netsource, before holding senior executive positions with Magnet Networks and Speed Fibre Group.

Prior to joining .IE, Louise served as Chief Executive Officer of the Julian Benson Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, where she raised the organisation’s national profile, strengthened governance and secured funding to support its long-term future.

As CEO of .IE, Louise is focused on the continued security, resilience and long-term sustainability of Ireland’s national domain registry. She is committed to .IE’s public-interest responsibilities and to working closely with government, regulators, registrars and the wider internet community to maintain trust and confidence in the .ie namespace.

Looking to the future, Louise is focused on strengthening .IE’s relevance and contribution to Ireland’s digital economy, building on the organisation’s expertise and trusted position. This includes initiatives such as Digital Trust, which aims to improve the digital health of the nation.