Staff and Board:
A number of community-spirited citizens work as a team to make the Community Foundation work for Ireland.
Board of Directors:
The Board of Directors is comprised of volunteers representing the rich diversity and broad interests of our community. They provide the leadership to conduct the business affairs of The Foundation. They are all leader’s their field – be that in the public, private or community & voluntary sector - chosen for their sensitivity to and knowledge of Ireland's needs. One of their primary tasks is to ensure that the assets of The Foundation are well managed and that the income from our funds is directed to work hardest for the greatest possible good – while minimising costs and bureaucracy. In addition to exercising leadership to promote the welfare of our community, the board is also responsible for setting up expert groups to award grants. Board members also sit on sister organisations and committees to guide specific areas of activities.
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Brian Wilson Chairperson Brian served in various positions with AIB Group, including Group General Manager in Great Britain and Managing Director in Ireland. He worked as Senior Advisor and Vice President of the World Bank and Director of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development. He is a past President of the Irish Bankers’ Federation and Vice President of the European Bankers’ Federation. |
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Harry Byrne Harry retired from Guinness Ireland as Director in 1996. He is currently Chairman of the Iveagh Trust, a Trustee of several Pension Schemes and Council Member at the Eye & Ear Hospital. |
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Adrian Crawford Adrian is a tax partner in KPMG, Dublin. He is an Honours Law Graduate of Trinity College, Dublin, a barrister at law and a Fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland and the Irish Taxation Institute. He is also a former President of the Institute of Taxation in Ireland. |
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John Dunne John is Chief Executive, Chambers of Commerce of Ireland. He has extensive experience in the public sector – Departments of Industry, Commerce and Energy and Foreign Affairs and the Institute of Public Administration. He also served as Chief Executive of the National Youth Federation and Director of Eurochambres |
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Brian Geoghegan Brian is Director, Leaseplan Ireland and MRPA Kinman. He is a member of the National Economic & Social Council and sits on the Advisory Council of the Policy Institute of Trinity College, Dublin. |
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Eamonn Heffernan Eamonn is currently a Non Executive Director of Irish Life & Permanent. An actuary, he was formerly a partner with Mercer Human Resource Consulting. He is a past President of the Society of Actuaries in Ireland and is a former Chairman of the Pensions Board and of the Irish Association of Pension Funds |
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John Hynes John retired from An Post in 2003 after 13 years as CEO. He previously held senior management positions in Dublin Bus, Dublin Gas and GPG Ireland. |
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Sister Stanislaus Kennedy Sr. Stan is a Religious Sister of Charity and a social innovator. She was a founder member of the National Federation of Youth Clubs; established Focus Ireland, The Sanctuary and more recently The Immigrant Council of Ireland and Young Social Innovators among other organisations. |
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Anna Lee Anna has worked in the area of community development and anti-poverty since 1986 and has been Manager of the Tallaght Partnership since 1991. She was Chairperson of the Combat Poverty Agency and is currently Chairperson of the South Dublin County Enterprise Board and the Dublin Employment Pact. |
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Barry Connolly Barry is the founder and Managing Director of Richmond Marketing, a leading supplier of premium beverages in the Irish market. He previously worked as Marketing Director of the Sunday Tribune and was a shareholder and Managing Director of a number of commercial radio stations. |
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John Gallagher John is Chairman of Crownway Investments. The group manages investments in both private and public companies. He previously founded the Magnum Group and Celtic Utilities. He is currently a Goodwill Ambassador for the Foundation. |
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Chris Horn Goodwill Ambassador CEO, IONA Technologies. Chris is a former Chairman of the Community Foundation for Ireland and currently Goodwill Ambassador at the Foundation. |
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Tina Roche MBA, Chief Executive
The Community Foundation for Ireland and Business In The Community. Tina has many years experience in both business and the voluntary sector. Her main interest is in philanthropy, human rights, education, community activism, corporate responsibility, and social capital. |
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Niall O'Sullivan, Head of Fund Development At The Community Foundation for Ireland, was appointed in July 2006. Niall has many years in the fundraising and not for profit sector. He worked initially with Oxfam Ireland. He then joined an international fundraising consultancy firm, working with clients organisations in Ireland, Britain and USA. From 2001 – 2006 he ran his own consultancy firm. During that time he completed projects for many of Ireland’s leading Irish schools, hospitals and charities. |
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Helen Beatty Grants Officer & Donor Services Executive Phyl Doyle Administrator |
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