By Héloïse Chaudot 
Pictured: Lisa Delahunt, Head of HR, Biograph Wealth Advisors.
This week sees new and notable appointments at Biograph Wealth Advisors, Egis, Pinsent Masons, Qualcom, Linesight, &Open, and Landmark Technologies.
Lisa Delahunt, Head of HR
Biograph Wealth Advisors
Biograph Wealth Advisors has appointed Lisa Delahunt as Head of HR.
Delahunt has built her career in human resources, working with organisations across the legal, financial services and professional services sectors. Her experience includes workforce planning, talent acquisition, organisational development, employee relations, employee engagement and leadership development.
In her new role, she will support the firm’s growth by overseeing its people strategy, with a focus on attracting, developing and retaining talent. She will also work to maintain the collaborative workplace culture and standards that underpin the firm’s client service.
Commenting on her appointment, she said, “Biograph is a high-performing and welcoming organisation with a strong sense of pride in the quality of its work and the relationships it builds with clients. My focus is on helping the firm attract, develop and retain talented people, while supporting a collaborative culture and creating clear opportunities for people to build long-term careers within the business.”
Mark Docherty, Energy Director UK & Ireland
Egis
Egis has appointed Mark Docherty as Energy Director for the UK and Ireland, as the global engineering and consulting firm continues to expand its energy offering across the region.
Based in Edinburgh, Docherty brings 38 years of experience in the energy sector. He joins Egis from Arcadis, where he served as Global Offshore Wind Practice Lead and Partner, and UK Sector Leader for Networks and Energy. He has also held senior leadership positions at Turner & Townsend, SSE and Scottish Power.
In his new role, Docherty will lead the development of Egis’s energy business across the UK and Ireland, supporting the firm’s wider global energy strategy. His remit will cover grid infrastructure and renewables, with a focus on expanding team capacity and helping clients and communities navigate the energy transition, electrification, digitalisation and security of supply.
Speaking on his appointment, Mark Docherty said, “The energy sector is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history. As we navigate the challenges of energy security, increasing electrification, and digitisation of society, we have a unique opportunity to shape a more sustainable, resilient and connected energy system to serve our communities. I’m excited by this opportunity to build on Egis’s strong foundations in grid and renewable energy while further expanding our capabilities to support the evolving needs of our sector and our clients.”
James Quirke, Partner
Pinsent Masons
Pinsent Masons has appointed James Quirke as a partner to lead its corporate tax team in Dublin.
Quirke joins the multinational law firm from McCann FitzGerald LLP, where he became a partner in 2024. He is a solicitor, chartered accountant and chartered tax advisor.
His expertise spans corporate taxation, including mergers and acquisitions, cross-border tax planning and domestic and international corporate restructurings. He also advises on employment-related taxes, tax issues arising from insolvency and property transactions, and the tax implications of conducting business in and from Ireland.
“Since establishing its Dublin office in 2017, Pinsent Masons has quickly established itself as one of the most successful multinational firms when it comes to delivering for businesses operating in and from Ireland,” James Quirke said. “Its full-service offering and global footprint will be a huge asset to the companies that I work with.”
Fergal Flattery, Senior & AI & Automation Engineer
Qualcom
Qualcom, an Irish provider of IT and cybersecurity services, has appointed Fergal Flattery as Senior AI & Automation Engineer as it expands its artificial intelligence offering.
Flattery brings 10 years of experience in automation and digital transformation. In his new role, he will work with customers to identify opportunities to improve business processes through AI and automation, designing and implementing solutions primarily across Microsoft technologies, including Power Platform, Copilot Studio and Azure.
He joins Qualcom from Simplyai in Australia, where he worked as a Senior Consultant supporting major banking and insurance organisations. Previously, he was a Software Engineer at McKesson, specialising in chatbot development and process automation. He began his career at Glanbia, spending five years as a Test Engineer and robotic process automation (RPA) Developer.
Flattery’s appointment will support the development of Qualcom AI, the company’s recently launched practice focused on helping Irish businesses adopt Microsoft AI solutions securely and practically. The practice is backed by a €500,000 investment and will guide customers through the AI adoption process, from initial readiness assessments to ongoing governance.
Fergal Flattery commented, “Qualcom prioritises helping businesses adopt technology in an ultra-secure manner. As an AI and automation specialist, this was a major attraction for me. Joining its growing AI practice is an exciting challenge in a rapidly evolving area and one I feel qualified to take on given my experience. I look forward to working directly with Qualcom’s customers to understand their requirements and identify solutions that deliver tangible results for them.”
John Butler, Chief Executive Officer
Linesight
Linesight has appointed John Butler as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 January 2027. He will succeed Paul Boylan, who will remain Group CEO of IPS-Integrated Project Services (IPS), overseeing the wider group, which includes IPS, Linesight and Springtide.
The group employs more than 4,500 people and generates approximately $2 billion in net revenue, providing specialist solutions across multiple sectors.
Butler has spent 25 years with Linesight, holding leadership positions across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia-Pacific (APAC). Over the past 15 years, he has led the expansion of the company’s APAC and Middle East business, growing it from a small team to more than 600 employees across 10 offices and eight markets.
Under his leadership, the region has supported some of Linesight’s largest global clients, including four of the top 10 technology companies in the Fortune Global 500. The business has also delivered more than 200 data centre projects across 15 countries.
Linesight provides cost management, project controls, programme management and project management services across the data centre, life sciences, high-tech industrial and commercial sectors. Under Boylan’s leadership, the company expanded from 20 offices and 700 employees in 2021 to 44 offices across 30 countries, with a workforce of more than 2,500.
During this period, Linesight recorded annual revenue growth of between 15% and 24% and forecasts continued double-digit growth over the next three years.
John Butler, incoming CEO of Linesight, commented, “I am incredibly proud to be appointed CEO of Linesight. I started my career here as a graduate, and over the years I have seen first-hand the strength of our people, the trust our clients place in us and how far we have come as a global business. I would like to thank Paul for his leadership and the significant contribution he has made to Linesight, and I look forward to continuing to work closely with him as Group CEO.”
Olivier Meyrick, Chief Operating Officer
&Open
&Open, the global corporate gifting firm, has appointed Oliver Meyrick as Chief Operating Officer. He will be based in the company’s Dublin office.
Meyrick joins &Open from ABC Fitness, where he served as Chief Business Officer, overseeing the integration of multiple acquisitions before taking on the role of Head of AI Transformation. Previously, he was Chief Operating Officer at Glofox, remaining in the role until its acquisition by ABC Fitness in 2022.
He also co-founded DemystData, which was acquired by Feedzai in 2025. During his time with the company, he helped scale the business from seed funding through to Series B.
Meyrick brings more than 15 years of experience in building and scaling B2B software companies. In his new role, he will focus on business operations and transformation as &Open continues to expand.
Commenting on his appointment, Meyrick said, “I’m incredibly excited to join the team at &Open. The team has created something special, and I’m looking forward to using my experience to help grow the business, building on the strong foundation they have established.”
Polina Ladyha, Marketing Executive
Landmark Technologies
Landmark Technologies has appointed Polina Ladyha as Marketing Executive as the Irish IT and cybersecurity services provider continues to expand its market presence.
In her new role, Ladyha will support the company’s marketing strategy across managed IT services, cybersecurity and emerging technologies, with a focus on brand awareness and business development. She will also coordinate the promotion of events, webinars and conferences, working with the commercial team and external partners on marketing campaigns and content.
Ladyha joins Landmark with experience across sales and marketing in the technology sector. Most recently, she worked as an Account Manager at Kaseya, managing a portfolio of 120 organisations across the UK and Ireland.
Prior to this, she spent more than four years at DNA IT Solutions, initially as an Inside Sales Account Manager before moving into marketing in 2024. Her experience also includes working as a Channel Account Manager at NAKIVO, a provider of backup and data protection software, from 2021 to 2022, where she managed partner relationships and worked in channel sales.
Commenting on her new role, Polina Ladyha, Marketing Executive, Landmark, said, “I already knew the managed services and cybersecurity space well, so Landmark immediately felt like a good fit. What really appealed to me was the chance to build on that experience in a broad marketing role, with a company that has a strong customer focus and is continuing to develop its offering.
“I’m looking forward to putting that experience to work at Landmark. A lot is happening across the business, particularly in the areas of cybersecurity, AI and compliance. My focus will be on making sure we communicate all of this clearly, building awareness of what Landmark does and supporting the team in reaching new customers.”
JP Griffin, Travel Counsellor
Travel Counsellors Ireland
Travel Counsellors Ireland has welcomed John Paul (JP) Griffin as an independent Travel Counsellor, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the travel industry.
Based in Cork, Griffin has worked across travel consultancy and management, most recently as a general manager in the sector. He specialises in tailor-made holidays, including family trips, honeymoons, long-haul travel and wildlife experiences.
Griffin began his career in 2003, spending three years in retail roles aboard cruise ships before moving into travel consultancy. His experience includes travelling to every continent, including both polar regions, with particular interests in wildlife, trekking and adventure travel. His travels have included gorilla trekking in Rwanda, visiting Antarctica to see penguins and exploring the Indian Himalayas in search of snow leopards.
Commenting on his decision to establish his own business with Travel Counsellors, Griffin said he had admired the company’s personalised service and saw it as a natural choice after 18 years with one company. He cited its travel partnerships, booking technology and global network as key factors in his decision.
Griffin joins more than 80 independent Travel Counsellors in Ireland and a global network of almost 2,500 across six countries. As an independent business owner, he will have access to the company’s booking technology, travel partners, training and dedicated business support. Travel Counsellors is licensed and bonded with the Irish Aviation Authority.
Cathy Burke, Managing Director at Travel Counsellors Ireland, commented on the appointment, “JP brings years of experience helping people plan their holidays, alongside first-hand knowledge of destinations around the world. We’re delighted he has chosen to build his own business with Travel Counsellors. Our role is to give experienced professionals like JP the tools, partnerships and support to build their own businesses and deliver the personal service they’re known for.”
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