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CBRE NI Primed for Future Growth
CBRE NI PRIMED FOR FUTURE GROWTH WITH SIX NEW APPOINTMENTS
Commercial real estate agency CBRE NI has announced the appointment of six new employees as well as a number of promotions following a period of significant growth and expansion.
Martin O’Hara, Tighearnan O’Neill and Dara McPeake have joined the real estate firm’s Building Consultancy, General Agency and Property and Facilities Management divisions respectively as graduate surveyors. Meanwhile, Michelle Stephenson, Bryony Cowell and Timothy Johnston have been appointed to the Property Management team in a range of business support roles.
Pictured (L-R) is Martin O’Hara, Bryony Cowell, Brian Lavery (CBRE NI Managing Director), Dara McPeake, Michelle Stephenson and Tighearnan O’Neill.
EY has appointed Rob Heron as Managing Partner for Northern Ireland, effective 1 February 2022. Rob will succeed Michael Hall who will leave the firm this year to pursue a new role in industry.
In this role, Rob will lead EY’s business in Northern Ireland, an integral part of the firm’s practice on the island of Ireland. EY employs more than 600 people in Northern Ireland, including 11 partners.
Commenting on Rob’s appointment, EY Ireland Managing Partner Frank O’Keeffe said, “We are delighted that Rob will take on this role of leading our Northern Ireland practice. The fundamental changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with wider macroeconomic uncertainty and changing business models means that our clients are relying on EY more than ever to help them solve their most complex business challenges. This is a time of great growth and opportunity as we continue to partner closely with our clients and grow our world class team in Belfast. I would also like to sincerely thank Michael Hall for his tireless leadership of our business in Northern Ireland over the past 12 years and wish him well for the future.”
Rob currently leads a successful and fast-growing tax practice in EY’s Belfast office and is also Partner Lead for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Programme in Northern Ireland. He is also EY’s Brexit Lead in Northern Ireland where he plays a crucial role in advising a broad range of clients on this issue.
Commenting on his appointment, Rob said, “I am so pleased to be taking up this new role at such an exciting time for our business here in Northern Ireland. I consider it a real privilege to lead such a brilliant, passionate and successful team who deliver exceptional client service every day. I am looking forward to collaborating closely with our clients and our people as we power our business into the future.”
INVEST NI ANNOUNCES MEL CHITTOCK AS INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE
The Board of Invest Northern Ireland has announced the appointment of Mel Chittock, currently Executive Director, Finance & Operations, as interim Chief Executive with immediate effect. This follows Kevin Holland’s notification of his intention to step down from the role.
Commenting on the appointment, Rose Mary Stalker, Chair of Invest NI, said: “On behalf of the Board, I would like to congratulate Mel on his appointment. We look forward to working with him, and the wider Executive Leadership team, in the coming months, as we undertake the process to recruit a permanent Chief Executive.
“Mel is an experienced and strong leader with over 20 years’ experience in economic development who will lead the organisation through the current challenging economic environment.
“During this period, he will help shape the organisation and maximise our efficiency and effectiveness to strategically align with, and operationally deliver the 10X Economic Vision and future economic realities.”
Mr Chittock said: “It has been a challenging time, for businesses and the economy, particularly over the past two years. I hope to continue the good work that Kevin has done, and look forward to working with my colleagues in ELT, the Board, and the Department to ensure Invest NI’s capacity and capability is fit for future purpose.
“We have already done so much to help businesses emerge from the recent challenges and to grasp new opportunities. I am confident we can continue to build on this and, through our continued support to businesses our partnership working, do even more to help grow the NI economy.”
