Listen: Members’ Breakfast and Panel Discussion at McCann Fitzgerald

McCann Fitzgerald hosted the DDBN on Wednesday 20th November. The network observed a panel discussion moderated by Garrett Harte (Harte Media). The event gave DDBN members valuable insight into the panel’s background and experience in business, as well as an opportunity to network with other DDBN members in an informal setting. The DDBN would like to thank Kevin Kelly and all in McCann Fitzgerald for hosting us.

The panel was as follows:

Niamh Walsh

Niamh is Associate Director of Cushman & Wakefield, specialising in Trading Assets (http://www.cushmanwakefield.ie/).  Cushman & Wakefield are commercial property and real estate consultants.  Niamh spoke about her journey of working and living in Dublin to now where she works remotely from Donegal for her Dublin-based employer. Her remote working was recently featured in the Donegal Connect Festival. As a result of this move she stated that she is happier and more productive.

Fergal McAleavey is Head of Private Equity for the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (www.isif.ie).  Fergal is responsible for equity investments in private equity and venture capital funds, alternative finance platforms for SMEs and direct equity investments.

John-Henry is founding Partner & Creative Director of 21 Spaces (www.21spaces.com).  21 Spaces is an award-winning multi-disciplinary interior architectural and design consultancy based in Dublin and London.

Kevin is a Director of the Retail Department of Savills (www.savills.ie).  Kevin joined Savills on his return to Ireland in 2017, after spending several years in Australia.  He principally advises owners of high streets and main shopping centres in Dublin, including Dundrum and Swords Pavilions.