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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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Board Member and Member of Finance Audit & Risk (FARC) and Member of Renumerations & Nominations (RemNom). 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… Continue Reading Damian Kennedy
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Member of Development Committee (DevCom). 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.
Board Member & Member of the Finance Audit and Risk (FARC) Committee. 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… Continue Reading Garret Tynan
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Member of Development Committee (DevCom). Fr Pat Carolan (Patsy 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… Continue Reading Fr Pat Carolan
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Board Member and Member of Development Committee (DevCom). 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… Continue Reading John Deegan
A career in the not for profit sector has led Chris to a variety of roles in various charities and not for profit organisations. Chris is currently the Group CEO of the National Council for the Blind of Ireland, one of the largest charities in the country, caring for 54,000 people with sight loss. Prior… Continue Reading Chris White
Member of the Tenant First Link Committee (TFL). Chris Ellison is Executive Director of Operations at B3 Living Limited in the UK. He was previously a consultant to housing associations and served on a number of boards and sub-committees as a non-executive director. He has extensive experience of managing and developing both general needs and… Continue Reading Chris Ellison
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Liz Clarke, Director of Services, she has over 18 years’ experience in expanding access to social housing, building sustainable communities and leading and delivery of housing models within the homeless sector and has led on quality standards, mergers, services and housing developments, training and strategic planning services to various charities and non-profit organisations.
