John Hannigan

John Hannigan CEO of Circle VHA

John Hannigan

CEO, Circle VHA
Executive Team

John is CEO of Circle and a leading voice in social and affordable housing in Ireland. Since 2017, he has overseen Circle’s growth, securing major funding deals, expanding housing delivery, and building strategic partnerships. With 30+ years’ experience in housing, finance, and non-profits, he has held senior roles at Respond, Sunbeam House, and top firms including KPMG and EY. In the UK, he held executive roles with large social landlords. John is also Chair of the Chartered Institute of Housing’s Governing Board, shaping policy across Ireland and the UK.