About Clare Wallace
Claire is a chartered engineer with over 20 years post graduate experience.In February 2025 Claire was appointed Group Head of Strategy and Policy at EirGrid leading the development and implementation of the company’s long‑term strategic direction—ensuring the organisation is positioned to deliver a safe, secure, and sustainable electricity system for generations to come.
This role centres on shaping a company strategy that supports Ireland’s national pathway to decarbonisation while enabling broader social and economic growth. Through this work we help guide EirGrid’s transformation as we plan, operate, and develop a grid capable of supporting a fully renewable energy future.
Claire also leads EirGrid's policy and government engagement. This team helps analyse the external policy environment, provides insight into emerging national and EU frameworks, and integrates these perspectives into our strategic thinking and long‑term planning. We work closely with government, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to inform policy development and help shape Ireland’s clean energy future.
Prior to this, Claire held the role of Interim Head of Strategy and Sustainability in EirGrid's Chief Corporate Services Office with responsibility for driving the implementation of the EirGrid Group Strategy as well EirGrid's Sustainability Strategy. Claire also held the role of Strategy Programme Manager.
Claire previously held the roles in engineering and project management in EirGrid working with large new renewable generation and demand projects and their connections onto the high voltage electricity grid in Ireland. Claire spent the first 7 years of her career working as a civil and structural design engineer in various consulting firms prior to joining EirGrid.
Core strengths lie in strong relationship, communication and interpersonal skills which are complemented by sound technical abilities and excellence in project and programme management.
