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Elaine Keogh has been part of Circle VHA since 2018 as Project Co-Ordinator within the Finance and Corporate Services where she was valued for her positive attitude, professionalism, and attention detail. In 2019 Elaine started in her role within the development team as Senior Team Administrator providing support to the department, on the basis of… Continue Reading Elaine Keogh
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Elaine Reilly was appointed to Director of Corporate Services in 2024. Elaine has over 25 years of experience in the financial services and not for profit sectors specialising in insurance, risk management and compliance where she has led programs in the delivery of, amongst others, quality systems, policy, audit and change management.
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Richard McDonagh is a Vice President with Bain Capital. His primary focus is on direct equity and debt investments in real estate or real estate backed opportunities. Prior to joining Bain Capital, he worked with Hines where he focused on large scale residential developments. Richard holds a B. Comm from University College Dublin.
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Keith Gillmor is an experienced finance professional. Keith has worked in domestic and international corporate and asset-backed lending roles with KBC Bank and with Bank of Ireland. Keith currently works at KBC Fund Management Ltd in Dublin where he is responsible for portfolio management of global fixed income and equity funds.
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Gemma is currently employed as a Senior Group Risk Analyst for Investments at Intrum, with previous experience in banking and credit servicing primarily working as a Relationship Manager, Compliance & Risk Manager and Finance Manager. She is a chartered accountant (ACCA) and tax advisor (IATI) and holds a degree in Business Studies & Finance and… Continue Reading Gemma Kavanagh
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Colin Creedon, Director of Finance and Corporate Services and Co. Secretary of Circle VHA. He is a Chartered Accountant and has worked in a number of senior finance roles in Ireland and USA having trained in EY Dublin. Previously Colin was Finance Director for a major property development and investment company. Colin is also a… Continue Reading Colin Creedon
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Brian Shefflin is a director with KPMG Corporate Finance. His primary focus is on property and financial services transactions across a wide range of sectors. He works with a range of finance providers and increasingly international non-bank lenders on new development / acquisition projects, debt re-financings, debt buy backs, NAMA exits, and debt / hedging… Continue Reading Brian Shefflin
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Stephen Coy is a Senior Project Coordinator who joined Circle in 2022. Stephen has an extensive background in construction & architecture, graduating from DIT in 2008 with a BSc in Architectural Technology and subsequently earning a Master’s degree in Architecture from the University of Edinburgh. Stephen has amassed broad project management experience within the AHB… Continue Reading Stephen Coy
Zoe joined Circle Housing in 2021. Zoe previously worked in the UK affordable housing sector for over 13 years, most recently at Peabody, one of London’s oldest and largest housing associations. She has extensive experience in managing the acquisition, planning, procurement and construction of high-density new build and refurbishment mixed-tenure and mixed-used developments. With a… Continue Reading Zoe Moorhouse
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Paul is our New Business Development manager, having originally joined the organisation as a Senior Development Officer in 2022. He has six years’ experience working in development in the Approved Housing Body Sector. Paul has been the lead on large scale development acquisitions in the Greater Dublin areas with an excellent track record in both… Continue Reading Paul Braiden
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Martin joined Circle VHA in 2019, boasting seven years of extensive experience within the Social Housing Sector. His background encompasses roles within both Local Authority and AHB settings, providing him with a well-rounded perspective and a diverse skill set. With a formal qualification in Construction Project Management (Dip) and ongoing pursuit of an MSc in… Continue Reading Martin Hartnett
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Damian Kennedy is an experienced Finance Director/CFO. His focus is on core finance operations, reporting, turnarounds, ERPs implementations etc., having led large teams in Mars Ireland, Applegreen and Primeline Logistics. He qualified as a chartered accountant, while working as a consultant in KPMG Management Consulting, and holds a B. Comm. and Masters in Management Science.… Continue Reading Damian Kennedy
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Michelle Ní Riordáin is a tax consultant by profession, currently working with a Middle Eastern sovereign fund. She started her career at KPMG and is a member of Chartered Accountants Ireland and the Irish Tax Institute. Michelle holds a Degree and Masters in Accounting.
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Jane Doyle is a town planner by profession. She has previously worked in that role with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and was a board member of An Bord Pleaneala. She is currently a planning consultant.
Garret has been the European Head of Infrastructure and Project Finance at Kroll Bond Rating Agency since 2017. Prior to this, Garret spent five years with KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH in London, where he was responsible for originating and executing projects and leveraged finance transactions in the UK, Europe and North America. Before moving to London,… Continue Reading Garret Tynan
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Fr Pat Carolan is an Oblate Father in Dublin. He was formerly director of Conway House in London – a hostel and accommodation centre for Irish emigrants in London. He has established and developed the Oblate Basketball Club in Inchicore, which provides a range of sporting and community activities.
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John has over 35 years’ experience in the commercial and residential construction industry. He is Founder and CEO of DC Engineering (Mechanical and Electrical Contractors 1988-2006). Currently, John is the managing director of construction and fit out company DC Contracts Ltd. John holds a MBS in Business Practice from UCC as well as Diplomas in… Continue Reading John Deegan
