Secretary General at the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage.

Graham Doyle is the Secretary General at the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage. In prior roles, he was the Secretary General at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and CEO of Waterford Airport.

Investment Director at the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF)

Brendan Byron is an Investment Director for the ISIF Real Assets team responsible for the origination, execution, and monitoring of direct and indirect investments under ISIF’s Housing and Enabling Investment strategy. This includes investments and initiatives across commercial and residential real estate, large scale urban regeneration projects and infrastructure.

Deputy Head of Global Real Estate
M&G

Martin Towns is the Deputy Global Head of Real Estate at M&G Real Estate, overseeing the strategic direction and growth of the firm's £40 billion property portfolio. He joined M&G in 2010, bringing over 20 years of experience in real estate fund management. Recently, Martin played a pivotal role in M&G's acquisition of a 65% stake in BauMont Real Estate Capital, aiming to enhance the firm's value add investment capabilities. Martin holds a BLE (Hons) in Land Economy from the University of Aberdeen and is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

CEO
Cairn Homes Plc

Michael Stanley is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cairn Homes plc, Ireland’s leading home and community builder. He has been at the helm since 2013 and oversaw its successful IPO in June 2015. With a strong background in residential development and the broader property industry, Michael has played a pivotal role in shaping Cairn into a prominent player in the market and a leading Irish business.

Michael's leadership is defined by ambition, drive, and entrepreneurial spirit, as well as a dedication to quality, sustainability, and innovation. Under his leadership, Cairn has built over 10,000 homes for more than 25,000 people. His vision for the company focuses on creating sustainable communities where people can thrive and investing in those spaces to ensure that they cater to the evolving needs of modern society.

Head of Europe
CBRE IM

Sander Van Riel is Regional Head of Continental Europe for CBRE Investment Management's Indirect Real Estate Strategies. With over two decades in European property investment, he oversees client relationships and portfolio management. CBRE Investment Management is a leading global real assets investment management firm with $148.3 billion in assets under management as of September 2024. Sander holds a master's in Spatial Science and is a CFA charterholder.

Assistant Secretary at the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage

Caroline Timmons is an Assistant Secretary at the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage where she is currently the head of the Affordable Housing Division and has responsibility for affordable housing policy, residential viability schemes and tackling residential vacancy.

Head of Real Assets
Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF)

Sarah Hickey is Head of Real Assets at the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), a sovereign development fund with €19 billion in assets under management as of December 2023. In this role, she is responsible for the implementation of ISIF’s strategy across commercial and residential real estate, large scale urban regeneration projects and infrastructure, with a focus on driving sustainable investments that support economic activity and employment in Ireland. Sarah has extensive experience in investment management and has been instrumental in advancing ISIF's strategic objectives. She holds a degree in engineering and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder.

Co-Head of Global Real Estate
AXA

John O’Driscoll is the Global Co-Head of Real Estate at AXA IM Alts, overseeing the sourcing, selection, and execution of transactions worldwide. He chairs the Strategic Investment Committee and is a member of the Management Board. Prior to joining AXA IM in 2018, John was CEO of Corporate Finance and Head of Mergers & Acquisitions for EMEA at JLL. He also held senior roles at Deutsche Bank and J.P. Morgan. With over 22 years in international real estate investment banking and advisory, John holds a degree in Commerce from University College Cork and a Master's in Finance from University College Dublin.

Managing Director
GIC

Iain Cahoon is Managing Director at GIC, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, where he manages a significant portfolio of real estate investments. He joined GIC in 2017 after serving as Managing Director and Co-Head of EMEA Real Estate at UBS. Iain is also a board member of several companies, including citizenM, a global hotel group. Iain holds a degree in Real Estate from the University of Reading.

Divisional Manager of Strategic Property and Regional Enterprise Development
IDA Ireland

Deirdre O'Connor is Divisional Manager of Strategic Property and Regional Enterprise Development at IDA Ireland, specialising in implementing large-scale development projects with a focus on quality place-making and sustainability. Previously, she was Deputy Chief Commercial Officer & Head of Planning at NAMA, contributing to the execution of the Dublin Docklands and Residential Business Plans. Deirdre holds a BSc in Regional Development, a Master’s in Regional and Urban Planning, an MSc in Real Estate, and a Diploma in Company Direction. She is a Corporate Member of the Irish Planning Institute, a Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute, and a Member of the Institute of Directors in Ireland.

Director of the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF)

Nick Ashmore is the Director of the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), overseeing its strategic direction and investment activities. Prior to this role, he served as Chief Executive of the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) from 2015 to 2021. He joined the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) in 2006, contributing to the management of the National Pensions Reserve Fund. Nick holds a degree in Business Studies from Trinity College Dublin and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder..

Secretary General at the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage

Graham Doyle is the Secretary General at the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage. In prior roles, he was the Secretary General at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and CEO of Waterford Airport.