New and notable appointments at Kirby Group Engineering, Xeinadin, Excel Recruitment, Chanelle Pharma, Ward Personnel and Waterways Ireland

Pictured (from l-r):  Group Business Development Director Michael Murray, Group Finance Director Donal Lynch, Chief Operations Officer John Grogan, Kirby CEO Henry McCann, Chief Commercial Officer Conor O’Brien, Group Operations Director Ruairí Ryan and Group Operations Director Mikey Ryan

This week sees new and notable appointments at Kirby Group Engineering, Xeinadin, Excel Recruitment, Chanelle Pharma, Ward Personnel and Waterways Ireland

Donal Lynch, Mikey Ryan, Ruairí Ryan, Michael Murray, John Grogan and Conor O’Brien, Board members,
Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering has announced a series of appointments at board level which have taken effect in recent weeks. These include the elevation of four longstanding team members to the company’s board, while two existing board members have taken on new roles.

The colleagues joining the company’s board are:

• Donal Lynch, who has been appointed as Group Finance Director

• Mikey Ryan, who has been appointed as Group Operations Director

• Ruairí Ryan, who has been appointed as Group Operations Director, and

• Michael Murray, who has been appointed as Group Business Development Director and Board Level Director for Power & Renewables

The two existing board members taking on new roles are:

• John Grogan, who has been appointed as Chief Operations Officer, and

• Conor O’Brien, who has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer

Henry McCann, who took on the role of CEO in January said: “I have worked alongside each of these colleagues for many years and I have seen the benefit they have brought to Kirby at each stage of their careers. I’d like to welcome our newest board members and look forward to seeing their contribution to the highest level of company leadership. I’m also confident John Grogan and Conor O’Brien will bring their first-class expertise to their new roles to the benefit of Kirby’s future growth”.

Seamus Hayes, Head of Assurance in Ireland,
Xeinadin

Xeinadin, one of the leading professional services groups in Ireland and the UK, has announced the appointment of Seamus Hayes as Head of Assurance in Ireland.

Based in Cork, Hayes will lead a dedicated team of over 250 experts to drive growth and innovation across Xeinadin’s network of offices. As part of his role, Haynes will also lead Xeinadin’s sustainability assurance offering, working with clients on understanding the impacts, risks and opportunities of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.

Sandra Clarke, Managing Partner of Xeinadin Ireland, said: “We are delighted to announce Seamus as our Head of Assurance and Sustainability. Seamus brings significant Big 4 experience to the business as we bolster our senior executive leadership team in Ireland.”

“Seamus has a proven track record in building high performing teams where people thrive under his leadership. His experience in providing innovative solutions will be invaluable to our teams as we constantly look to diversify our offerings for clients. Businesses in Ireland are navigating a challenging economic environment and under the stewardship of Seamus, we see a bright future for our assurance team in Ireland”

Seamus Hayes, Head of Assurance and Sustainability said: “I’m thrilled to be joining Xeinadin at an exciting time for the business. Xeinadin is rapidly growing in Ireland and the UK and our ability to provide international reach while continuing to invest in our long standing local relationships resonates with me.”

“The auditing profession continues to evolve at pace and Xeinadin is at the forefront of change. To be leading teams in growth areas of digital transformation and sustainability assurance is an opportunity I’m looking forward to.”

Charlene Cooke, Associate Director of Excel Recruitment’s Allied Health & Social Care Professionals Division,
Excel Recruitment

Excel Recruitment has announced the appointment of Charlene Cooke as Associate Director of Excel Recruitment’s Allied Health & Social Care Professionals Division, following its recent acquisition of  Charlene Cooke Healthcare Recruitment (CCHR), a specialist Irish recruitment consultancy.

Cook who previously founded and ran CCHR, brings over 20 years of experience in building high-performing allied healthcare teams across private, voluntary, and public healthcare settings.

In her new role, she will lead the recruitment of Radiology, Radiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Psychology, and other key Allied Healthcare roles, providing both contract and permanent recruitment services.

Barry Whelan, CEO of Excel Recruitment, commented on Charlene’s appointment,
“Charlene is among the most accomplished recruiters in Ireland, with an impressive 20-year history of successfully placing allied healthcare professionals in their ideal roles and assisting employers in building exceptional teams. We are excited to welcome her to our team and confident that her expertise will greatly enhance our offering to clients.”

Charlene has played a pivotal role in transforming healthcare recruitment teams across the private, voluntary, and public sectors, with a particular focus on Senior to Executive-Level Appointments. Her expertise and dedication will further enhance Excel Recruitment’s ability to connect top talent with leading healthcare providers”.

Jacob Kurdziel, Head of Corporate Development,
Chanelle Pharma

Chanelle Pharma announces the appointment of Jacob Kurdziel as Head of Corporate Development.

Peter Harty, Inspector of Navigation,
Waterways Ireland

Waterways Ireland, the cross-border navigational authority for inland waterways, has appointed Peter Harty as Inspector of Navigation.

In this role, Harty will promote water safety for all users of Ireland’s waterways, as well as leading and managing bye-law compliance with a team of seven staff working across the Erne System, the Shannon Navigation, the Grand & Royal Canals and Barrow Navigation. Harty will be the principle Marine Safety Advisor for the organisation. The Inspector of Navigation is one of the main Waterways Ireland links with the waterway community including membership organisations such as the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland and the commercial sector represented by the Irish Boat Rental Association, a role Peter is looking forward to progressing.

Harty joins Waterways Ireland bringing a wealth of leadership and operational experience following 20 years military service and more recently private sector project management in Irish health care. Harty’s last five years have been working with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) where he held the roles in operational management and maritime safety.

Speaking on his appointment as Inspector of Navigation for Waterways Ireland, Peter Harty said: “I have a deep admiration and passion for our waterways, and I feel truly honoured to join Waterways Ireland as Inspector of Navigation. This role is a humbling opportunity allowing me to contribute to the stewardship of these remarkable natural and cultural treasures. I have big shoes to fill. I look forward to progressing the safeguarding of our waterways, while promoting their inclusive and safe use for all stakeholders. Through this role, I am committed to helping people live, enjoy and work on our waterways.”

Peter holds a Bachelor of Science in Disaster Engineering and Management, and a Master of Business Administration, complementing his extensive experience in operational leadership, safety management, and organisational development.