Leadership Team

Leadership Team

Black and white image of Chief Executive Officer of Circle Voluntary Housing Association John Hannigan
Black and white image of Chief Executive Officer of Circle Voluntary Housing Association John Hannigan

John Hannigan

CEO, Circle VHA

CEO, Circle VHA
Black and white image of Director of Housing Services Liz Clarke
Black and white image of Director of Housing Services Liz Clarke

Liz Clarke

Director of Services

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.

Director of Services
Black and white image of Senior Development Officer - Construction Zoe Moorhouse
Black and white image of Senior Development Officer - Construction Zoe Moorhouse

Zoe Moorhouse

Director of New Business Development

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 passion for place-making and design and quality, Zoe has led on several award-winning projects in the UK. In 2024, Zoe was appointed to Director of New Business Development.

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Director of New Business Development
Black and white image of Director of Finance and Corporate Services in Circle Voluntary Housing Association Colin Creedon
Black and white image of Director of Finance and Corporate Services in Circle Voluntary Housing Association Colin Creedon

Colin Creedon

Director of Finance and Corporate Services

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 Chartered Surveyor and has a B.A. in Ecomomics and Politics from University College Dublin.

Director of Finance and Corporate Services
Black and white image of Executive Assistant Elaine Reilly to Chief Executive Officer of Circle John Hannigan
Black and white image of Executive Assistant Elaine Reilly to Chief Executive Officer of Circle John Hannigan

Elaine Reilly

Director of Corporate Services

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.

Director of Corporate Services

Colin Keating

Director of Asset Management

Colin joined Circle in 2022, bringing over 20 years experience in building and construction. He leads the property management team, overseeing major multi-unit developments with a strong focus on health, safety, and sustainability. A licensed Principal Officer, Colin applies his technical expertise to support effective asset management through robust risk and policy frameworks. His work ensures high-quality environments for residents and long-term value for stakeholders. 

Director of Asset Management