Donal McCabe serves as Executive Chairman of the Lauder Teacher Associates Advisory Board.

Donal is a senior communications professional with over 30 years of extensive experience in devising and implementing communication strategies for high-profile global businesses, brands, and institutions.

In 2019, Donal was appointed by the late HM Queen Elizabeth II as Communications Secretary, a role he held until her passing in 2022. In this position, he was responsible for all external communications issued on behalf of HM The Queen and other working members of the Royal Family based at Buckingham Palace. His responsibilities included managing the 24/7 press office and overseeing output across all social media channels, as well as playing a senior role in the creation, planning, and delivery of major Royal events.

Prior to his role at Buckingham Palace, Donal was Director of Corporate Communications at Ladbrokes Coral plc, where he oversaw corporate, internal, and government communications. His previous roles include senior communications positions at Landsec plc, Boots, and Railtrack.

In November 2022, Donal was appointed a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order in recognition of his outstanding personal service to the Royal Family.