Pictured: Stephen Campion, Head of Finance at NTR
This week sees new and notable appointments at NTR, Complete Laboratory Solutions, ByrneWallace, EHS International, Vault365, Org Group and EDC
Stephen Campion, Head of Finance,
NTR
Stephen Campion has been appointed as Head of Finance at NTR, an Irish sustainable infrastructure investor and asset manager. In his capacity as Head of Finance, Stephen will play a pivotal role within the NTR team in delivering sustainable returns to investors and powering the clean energy transition across Europe.
Stephen has over 15 years of investment experience in the renewable energy and real estate sectors, most recently being Chief Commercial Officer at Simply Blue Group, a blue economy developer. There he was responsible for completing strategic offshore wind partnerships and investments in sustainable fuels. Prior to this, Stephen was Head of Finance at Kennedy Wilson Europe, a listed real estate investor and asset manager. During his tenure, Stephen established and scaled the European finance function, which supported the rapid growth of a multibillion-euro investment platform.
Marie Joyce, COO and CFO at NTR says: “We are excited to be welcoming someone with Stephen’s calibre and leadership skills to NTR. With the growing appetite for renewable energy investment across Europe and the UK, NTR is committed to scaling its already extensive portfolio of infrastructure assets to support the clean energy transition. Stephen cares passionately about climate change and his highly relevant industry experience will underpin our efforts to diligently manage infrastructure-related risks and effectively allocate resources to ensure we continue to deliver attractive and reliable returns to our investors.”
Stephanie McCann, Commercial Marketing Manager,
Complete Laboratory Solutions (CLS)
Complete Laboratory Solutions (CLS) is announcing the appointment of Stephanie McCann to the role of Commercial Marketing Manager.
Stephanie is a vastly proficient professional with over 15 years of experience spanning the Clinical and Life Sciences industries, both in marketing consultancy and as an R&D scientist. In her new position, Stephanie will lead all marketing initiatives for the brand in addition to implementing data-driven approaches and client-centric solutions to grow the business. Her unique position, as a former laboratorian, will support CLS in developing integrated brand activities and in identifying new opportunities and partnerships on a local and international level.
Stephanie holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland in Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics and an MBA from HEC Paris. Prior to joining CLS she worked with a range of European and North American clients across industry sectors from start-ups to multinationals in a consultant capacity.
Nadia de Wet, Tax Director and Head of Compliance Services,
ByrneWallace
ByrneWallace Tax Advisors has announced the appointment of Nadia de Wet as the new Tax Director and Head of Compliance Services. Nadia has held senior leadership roles previously within the Big 4, having accumulated over 10 years’ experience working within Big 4 practice, advising clients on multiple areas of corporate taxation law across multiple industries.
Anthony Smyth, Head of Tax at ByrneWallace said: “We would like to welcome Nadia to our Tax team. Nadia possesses a comprehensive understanding of tax compliance challenges across multiple industries demonstrating her commitment to ensuring that clients not only meet their compliance obligations but also optimise their tax positions. Her expertise also extends to leading multinational engagements, which showcases her proven ability to navigate complex tax landscapes and deliver tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each client.”
Feargal Brennan, Managing Partner added, “This continued investment in our people follows on from our recent appointment of partners Orla Riddell (Tax), Donal O’Donovan (Banking & Finance) and Jonathan Lynch (Corporate), and Of Counsel Sean Neville (Restructuring and Insolvency) as we lead into 2024.”
John Prout, Director of Recruitment,
EHS International
EHS International, the new single-source Irish environmental, health and safety (EHS) company, has announced the appointment of John Prout as their Director of Recruitment. With over two decades of experience in business, before joining EHS International, John Prout worked as Director of Client Services at Hobson Prior where he spearheaded their entry into the Irish life science market. He also previously held senior roles in Morgan McKinley, Hays and Oxford Global Resources.
As Director of Recruitment at EHS International, John will lead the charge in redefining industry standards, embracing innovation, and tailoring solutions to meet the needs of clients and candidates. Using cutting-edge tools to curate exceptional talent pools and databases, JP will ensure that EHS International remains at the forefront of global recruitment trends.
Chris Mee, EHS International founder and CEO at EHS International said: “This appointment marks an exciting new phase for us here at EHS International. As we look to expand our offering, we need to ensure we are hiring the best candidates, all while providing our clients with outstanding levels of service. JP has a proven track record of strategically hiring and building relationships in this industry. His extensive experience is the right fit for us and will allow us to evolve as we continue to grow.”
John Prout, Director of Recruitment at EHS International said: “I am delighted to be appointed as Director of Recruitment at EHS International. With over two decades of industry experience, I am eager to leverage my insights to contribute to the team’s success. Building enduring relationships with our clients is a key focus, and I look forward to making a meaningful impact in my role.”
Mike Basile, Channel Manager,
Vault365
Vault365 is announcing the appointment of Mike Basile as Channel Manager for the UK and Ireland, a leading provider of data protection services. Following significant demand for its data backup and security capabilities since its launch in Ireland last year, Vault365 has now rolled out its services in the UK market.
In this new role, Mike is responsible for managing the relationships with partners who deliver Vault365’s data protection and backup services to customers in the UK and Ireland. He plans to drive the growth of Vault365’s solutions suite and expand the company’s partner base, while also growing the number of customers across both markets. Mike will also focus on continuing to evolve the relationships with existing customers.
Prior to joining Vault365, Mike was a Product Manager with Cadoo, a business messaging provider. Here, he oversaw the design and development of new products and features in Cadoo’s portfolio across iOS and Android apps, as well as web messaging. Mike holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Computing from Dublin Institute of Technology (now Technological University Dublin).
Mike Basile, UK and Ireland Channel Manager at Vault365 said: “I am delighted to join Vault365 at such an exciting time for the company as we continue to expand in the UK market. I will leverage my technical background to understand and solve customers’ business problems and draw on this experience to further develop the channel sales capability within Vault365. I’m excited for this challenge as we aim to grow our partner relationships and indirect customer base across Ireland and the UK.”
Pernille Fabricius, Group Chief Finance Officer,
Org Group
Irish-owned Org Group has announced the appointment of Pernille Fabricius as Group Chief Finance Officer into a newly created role supporting growth plans for the Group and its subsidiaries – the Irish global talent services firm Morgan McKinley, a business process managed services company Abtran and advisory and technology services firm Org. The Org Group employs 3,000 people worldwide. By advising clients, resourcing their operations and delivering managed solutions to complex issues, the Group connects specialist talent with leading employers across multiple disciplines, industries and geographies.
Pernille joins Org from Danish life sciences IT solutions company NNIT where she was EVP, Head of Strategy, Transformation and M&A, and previously CFO. Prior roles included executive positions at ISS, GN, APMM, and Getinge with the latest being Executive Director at Reliance Worldwide Corporation. In addition, she has held several Non-Executive positions.
Seb O’Connell, CEO at Org Group said: “Pernille is a strategic finance leader with an exceptional international track record in strategy and transformation which makes her an invaluable addition to both our Group and Operating Boards. We believe that Pernille’s expertise will elevate our capabilities through the next phase of growth and innovation.”
Pernille Fabricius CFO at Org Group of companies – Morgan McKinley, Abtran and Org, said: “I’m delighted to be joining Org Group as it continues to strengthen its portfolio of services across international markets. The strong foundations established over 30 years allow us to provide long-term partnerships and solutions for our global client base.”
Richard Coughlan, Group Commercial Director,
EDC
Richard Coughlan has been appointed as Group Commercial Director by leading engineering firm, EDC. As Group Commercial Director, Richard will lead EDC’s program management strategies, oversee market intelligence, and optimise commercial performance on all projects. This translates to on-time project delivery, and outstanding design quality, thanks to EDC’s robust QA process. Richard’s experience spans Ireland, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates; and since joining EDC in 2021, Richard has been an invaluable team member, bringing a wealth of experience, including mechanical engineering expertise, cost management, and commercial acumen. Richard prides himself and his attention to detail, hands-on and particle approach, and can-do attitude, to delivering large-scale projects on budget.
With over 20 years of experience in the construction sector, Richard has been involved in large-scale projects in Building Services, Industrial, Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Food & Beverage, Life Science, and Data Centre sectors; from design, engineering, contracting, and cost management points of view. In recent years Richard had overall responsibility for the commercial operations of a large Irish Mechanical & Electrical contractor operating in the Middle East Region.
Richard O’Farrell, Managing Director of EDC said “Following recent internal progress on commercial systems and team engagement on project delivery tools, it is anticipated that Richard’s appointment will help bring the commercial elements of the EDC group to a new level. With Richard’s expertise, we will ensure the right talent is on the right project in the right role ensuring efficient and effective delivery to benefit our client’s projects.”
EDC was recently named ‘Engineering Firm of the Year’ at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2023, acknowledging engineering excellence and celebrating the team’s holistic approach to the industry. They were also awarded the BITA (British Irish Trading Alliance) Business to Business Award, recognising the firm’s dedication to understanding client needs, fostering strong partnerships, and aligning strategies with their business drivers; they were also the recipients of the prestigious Anniversary Award 2023 at the Remy Martin Cork Business Awards, celebrating two decades of dedicated service and contribution to the Cork business landscape.
Celebrating 20 years in business this year, EDC boasts an impressive portfolio of over 1,500 successful projects across Ireland, the UK, and Africa. Over the past two years in particular, EDC has experienced impressive growth, expanding its team to 100 people across offices in Cork, Dublin, Limerick, London, Istanbul, and earlier this year, Galway. Specialising in environmental, sustainable, electrical and mechanical engineering services, EDC boasts a broad range of clients in a variety of sectors including pharmaceutical, industrial, commercial and residential.
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