Michael founded Designer Group in 1992 following an extensive career with the ESB. His vision has been instrumental in the development and advancement of Designer Group to its current position as one of the globe’s leading engineering contractors. Michael is the former Head of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) and is passionate about respecting our people, our environment, and our communities. He recognises and champions the growing awareness and demand for responsible business behaviour which is an essential part of his leadership.

Paul joined Designer Group in 2022 bringing over twenty years’ experience and a wealth of knowledge to our established business. Paul has worked on high-profile projects across a wide number of sectors including; data centre, pharmaceutical and industrial, both in Ireland and overseas. As Group Managing Director, Paul oversees Designer Group’s operations, driving growth initiatives, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality service to our clients, while also maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders. Paul holds a Building Services Degree together with a Diploma in Project Management and is a member of CIBSE and Engineers Ireland. He is also the President of the Mechanical Engineering & Building Services Contractors Association of Ireland.

Tim joined Designer Group in January 2020 to support our ambitious plans for future growth and development and brought with him a significant depth of financial, commercial and general management experience. Prior to joining the Group, Tim was Group Finance Director of Cairn Homes Plc and spent over a decade with Musgrave Group Plc as Group Finance Director and Group Business Development Director. Tim is a also fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland.

Before joining Designer Group in 2011 Gary had 10 years’ experience working as a Project Manager alongside Tier 1 main contractors. His experience embraces everything from delivering minor process projects in live plants to assembling multi-disciplinary teams to deliver large-scale, complex turn-key projects. Gary has been instrumental in the development of the company’s pre-fabricated solutions activities, delivering projects across the globe using this approach.

Catriona Gallagher is an Executive Director with over 25 years experience in M&E Contracting. Catriona is a qualified Building Services Engineer with a Post Graduate degree in Project Management and her portfolio includes complex mission critical projects and large-scale office developments in Ireland, UK and mainland Europe for leading technology companies. Catriona is passionate about delivering excellence and exceeding clients expectations and believes that effective communication, problem-solving skills and a hands on approach are essential in delivering successful projects.

Adrian has over twenty years experience leading and successfully delivering major landmark commercial, healthcare, retail and residential projects in the Irish and Middle Eastern markets, for highly valued Tier One clients. Adrian is a qualified Mechanical Engineer, is a member of Engineers Ireland and is well recognised in industry circles as a leading Executive Director who works very closely with clients to ensure we deliver an exceptional service and end product. This is achieved via a hands on approach with particular emphasis being placed on the pre-construction stage of the project, which has resulted in regular repeat work with clients.

Paul joined Designer Group in September 2016 as Financial Controller of our FM business. Prior to joining the company, he had accumulated valuable experience working for various reputable companies in the FM industry, including Veolia and Noonan. Recognising his dedication and financial acumen, Paul was promoted to the position of Irish Financial Director in October 2019. In this capacity, he continued to steer the financial strategy, contributing to the company's growth and success. Paul now joins the Group Board of Directors as our newly appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This promotion not only reflects his exemplary achievements but also his strategic insights and prudent financial management, that have played a pivotal role in establishing Designer Group's solid financial foundation. In earlier years, Paul earned an Honours Degree in Business Studies (BSc) from the University of Limerick and is a fully qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), demonstrating his commitment to maintaining the highest standards of financial excellence.

With over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, Sean joined Designer Group in 2011. Previously, Sean was a Director of a leading construction firm for 9 years. He holds BSc in Quantity Surveying and a Diploma in Construction Economics. Sean has a great deal of expertise in both public and private projects including Public Private Partnerships (PPP) and design & build developments. He has responsibility for all commercial matters within the company.

Shona joined Designer Group in 2019 with over 25 years’ experience in HR Management within the clinical healthcare, social care and pharma/medical devices sectors. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development, Shona holds a BA in Communication Studies and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management. Shona’s responsibilities are to devise HR strategies which support the achievement of business plans in the Irish business, alongside managing the employee lifecycle; developing the talent, diversity and engagement agenda for DG.

Claire Leonard joins Designer Group as Non-Executive Director, and is our newest member appointed to the Board of Directors in Spring 2023. Claire brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our organisation, having set up her own consultancy business in 2019, and previously a Senior Executive in the Musgrave Group, leading the SuperValu owned stores division.

Dave is a Mechanical Engineer with more than 40 years’ experience in engineering and capital investment management, including 26 years with Diageo where he was Global Engineering Director. Dave brings a unique breadth of experience to the business having worked in China, the USA, Central America, Europe and Africa. Before joining Diageo Dave worked across a diverse range of industries including oil & gas, automotive, pharmaceutical and dairy.

Dympna joined Designer Group in 2018 with over 15 years’ experience in the construction industry. Her responsibilities include vetting contract and related documents at bid and contract award stages, in addition to the negotiation of contract terms upstream and downstream for our Irish, African and US projects. Dympna holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Law and Contract Administration and provides contractual advice and training to our project teams, whilst supporting the business with legal and insurance matters pertaining to our contracts.