Announcement of the appointment of Albert Manifold as an Adjunct Professor in DCU Business School

DCU Business School is delighted to announce the appointment of Albert Manifold as an Adjunct Professor, for three years effective from 1^st January 2026.

Mr Manifold is a business leader of global standing, who has outstanding strategic-planning, commercial, operational and implementation skills, which he developed over a 40-year international business career in the building materials, printing and private equity industries. He has recently retired as CEO of CRH plc, having led the company with strategic clarity and a focus on implementation excellence, generating revenues of $35bn with operations in 29 countries Since retiring as CEO of CRH plc, Mr Manifold has joined the Board of BP plc, taking up the role of Chairman in September 2025. He also holds several other non-executive directorships.

Mr Manifold credits his MBA study at DCU as a very important driver of his career development and success, and we are delighted that he wishes to give back to the School and University through the devotion of his expertise to activities such as:

Delivering expert sessions regarding ‘business strategy in action’ to executive students

Involvement in applied research projects in areas such as organisational leadership and transformation, culture, governance and trust

Inspiring first generation university students

Supporting the Business School in its own visioning and strategic development

The involvement of such an experienced business leader in the education and research activities of DCU Business School will aid the delivery of our industry engagement strategy, which is aligned to the University’s Strategy (2023-2028): Transformation for an Unscripted Future. There is little doubt that Mr Manifold will impact significantly the learning and development of the students and staff with whom he will engage.

Photo: Courtesy of BP plc