About us
Senior Leadership Team
I-RES’ vision is to be the provider of choice for the Irish living sector, known for excellent service and for operating responsibly, minimising our environmental impact and maximising our contribution to the community. Delivering on this, the I-RES Senior Leadership team is responsible for executing the Company’s strategy and ensuring strong operational alignment on business priorities, investments and actions.
The team has an extensive track record of delivery, operational excellence, digital innovation and transformational change. Leading our 90+ Irish-based employee base, the leadership team is strongly committed to sustaining our excellent inclusive culture, underpinned by our values of Performance, Integrity, Sustainability, Respect, Agility & Teamwork.
Eddie Byrne was appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Board Director in April 2024. Mr Byrne brings a wealth of experience at executive level in the real estate sector having worked in the industry for 25 years, most recently as Joint Managing Partner at Quintain Developments Ireland, where he co-established the Irish business, growing it into one of Ireland largest home builders over a four-year period to the end of 2023.
Brian Fagan joined the Company as Finance Director in April 2021 and was appointed CFO in April 2022. Mr. Fagan has significant international property development experience, having spent seven years as chief financial officer of Island Capital an international real estate oriented investment company and sixteen years as group finance director of Ballymore Group, an international property development and investment group with operations in Ireland, the United Kingdom and continental Europe.
Prior to that, Mr. Fagan worked for DCC plc and as Finance Director for Flogas plc. Mr. Fagan also has experience in the regulated funds sector having previously held Central Bank of Ireland approved roles.
Alan Kavanagh has been with I-RES since December 2013, having previously worked in a variety of property roles in the UK and Ireland. He is an Associate member of Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Anna-Marie Curry was appointed Company Secretary & General Counsel in July 2021. Anna-Marie is a Solicitor, and previously worked with Arthur Cox and joined the Company from her role as Company Secretary and General Counsel with Bord na Móna plc.
Michael Robinson joined I-RES in April 2023. With over 22 years of IT experience from his senior role at Eason Group, he now leads Technology at I-RES. His key objective is to drive Digital transformation and Cyber Security throughout I-RES.
Pauline Houlihan is a HR Leader with over 15 years of global experience, bringing a unique blend of financial acumen and people-centric leadership to organizations. Pauline is ACA qualified with a BBS from Trinity College Dublin and a Masters from the Michael Smurfit School of Business. Her expertise spans talent strategy, organizational design, performance management, and the creation of employee experiences that drive engagement and business growth.
Jeremy O’Sullivan has 25+ years of international experience in real estate asset & investment management for banking institutions and a global private equity fund. Most recently, Jeremy was Chief Financial Officer with Quintain Developments Ireland Limited for 4 years and worked with Hudson Advisors in Ireland and the UK as Director of Asset Management for 5 years.
Glen Murphy joined I-RES in 2021. He is a Chartered Accountant and prior to his current role, he was a Manager with KPMG and worked in their audit practice for 6 years working with a diverse range of clients.