Team Showcase

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Paul Braiden

Paul is Circle’s Senior New Business and Delivery Manager, having joined the organisation in 2022 as a Senior Development Officer. He brings over six years’ experience in the Approved Housing Body sector, with a strong track record in large-scale development acquisitions across the Greater Dublin area. Paul has led significant acquisition projects from initial appraisal… Continue Reading Paul Braiden

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Black and white image of Board Member and Chair of Finance, Audit and Risk Committee Damian Kennedy

Damian Kennedy

Director 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… Continue Reading Damian Kennedy

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Black and white image of Board Member and Chair of the Development Committee Jane Doyle

Jane Doyle

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.

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Fr Pat Carolan

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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John Deegan

Director 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… Continue Reading John Deegan

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Chris White

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

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Chris Ellison

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 Housing Services

Liz Clarke

Liz has over 20 years’ experience working in the social housing and non-profit sectors. Prior to taking up this role, Liz was Director of Services at Circle VHA, where she led housing services, service improvement, strategic projects, and organisational development initiatives. Liz has extensive experience leading mergers, project management, housing management, stakeholder engagement, quality standards,… Continue Reading Liz Clarke

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John Hannigan CEO of Circle VHA

John Hannigan

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… Continue Reading John Hannigan

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