Garry Moroney

Profile

Garry Moroney has been appointed Chief Executive of The Irish Times media group, taking up his role on December 1, 2025. Moroney brings a successful career in the international technology industry, positioning him to lead the group through its continued digital transformation.

Moroney is a serial entrepreneur with a distinguished career in the international technology industry. He founded and led two successful Irish-based software businesses, Clavis Insight and Similarity Systems, guiding them from start-up through to acquisition by major international companies. He holds an MBA from Trinity College Dublin and a degree in Engineering from UCC. Moroney was named The Irish Times Business Person of the Month in December 2018.

Career History

• Chief Executive, Roomex (travel management platform), September 2019–2025
• General Manager, Data Quality Products Division, Informatica, 2006–2008
• Founder and CEO, Similarity Systems (acquired by Informatica in 2006 for $45m)
• Management consultant, McKinsey
• Engineer & Project Manager, Schlumberger

Founder and CEO, Clavis Insight: Moroney founded Clavis Insights in January 2008, a company that developed software delivering eCommerce Insights and Online Store Audits. In December 2017, Clavis was sold to Ascential plc for up to $219m. The company employed about 170 people, including 100 in Dublin, and was used by major consumer companies such as Unilever, Kimberly Clark, General Mills and Barilla.

What Moroney could bring to The Irish Times Group: With extensive experience building and scaling digital-first technology businesses from inception to successful exits, Moroney brings deep expertise in product development, data analytics, and commercial growth. His track record of navigating startups through rapid scaling and integration into larger organizations positions him to modernize The Irish Times Group's digital infrastructure while maintaining editorial independence. His prior roles at McKinsey and Informatica, combined with six years leading Roomex's corporate platform, demonstrate capability in optimizing operations and driving digital transformation—critical skills for a legacy media group navigating industry disruption.