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KATE QUANE
Kate is a highly qualified, experienced Leadership Coach. For over
ten years she has supported senior executives, high potential
managers and leadership teams in their own leadership journeys. Her
coaching is built on a successful corporate career, with over 30 years’
experience in financial services, in HR, Operations, Strategy and
Change Management roles. She brings a deep empathy and resonance
for the various steps, challenges and opportunities involved in
business leadership. Underpinning Kate’s approach is a strong belief
in clarity of direction and relentless focus on simplicity and service.
The work she does is based on a mix of sound coaching theory,
practical experience and an ability to compassionately understand
individual situations.
A lifelong learner, Kate is currently undertaking a PhD in
Organisational Change at Ashridge Hult.
Kate has served as a Trustee since June 2019 and is Chair of the
Nominations Committee.
SEÁN SHINE
Seán Shine is former CEO of The Paragon Group – an international
group providing customer communications, identification and
graphics services to companies globally. Seán was formerly Senior
Managing Director in Accenture with responsibility for the Accenture
Public Service business in Europe, Africa, Middle East and Latin
America. Seán qualified as a Civil Engineer in University College
Cork and is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management
Accountants (CIMA). Seán is a former Chairman of CIMA Ireland and
former President of CIMA in the Republic of Ireland.
Seán has served on the Iveagh Trust since August 2018 and is a
member of the General Purposes Committee.
GER PENNY
Ger Penny is a qualified accountant and Chartered Director,
with more than 25 years’ experience in strategic and financial
management in organisations across Ireland, the UK and Asia. He is
CFO of the Sisk Group which has extensive operations in Ireland, the
UK and Europe. He has extensive corporate governance experience
and sits on several investment company boards. He is a director of
the Irish Cancer Society and is the Chair of its Finance Committee.
Ger has served as a Trustee of the Iveagh Trust since February 2021
and is Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee.