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Our people

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Our people

Our team brings deep experience and a proven track record across every aspect of Dublin property, from investment and development to asset management, finance, sustainability and building operations.

What sets us apart is how we work together. Curiosity, hunger, passion and integrity shape every project, relationship and decision.

We are open, inclusive and accountable, with collaboration at the heart of every team. We give people the freedom to grow, challenge themselves and shape their own path, while celebrating success together. That shared commitment to each other and to Dublin 
drives everything we do.

Senior Management

Edwina Governey

Edwina Governey

Chief Executive Officer

Edwina was appointed Chief Executive Officer in January 2026, having joined Hibernia in 2014 and later holding the role of Chief Investment Officer from 2019. Prior to joining Hibernia, she worked for Resolution Property and Mountgrange Investment Managers in London. Edwina holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Legal Studies from University College Dublin, an MSc in Real Estate Economics & Finance from the London School of Economics and a Diploma in Corporate Finance from Chartered Accountants Ireland. She is a Member of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Gerard Doherty

Gerard Doherty

Director of Development

Gerard joined Hibernia in 2017 as Head of Project Management and was promoted to Director of Development in July 2020. He led the delivery of the award-winning Windmill Quarter and has played a key role in the delivery of all of Hibernia’s projects. He brings over 25 years’ experience in construction and real estate development across Ireland and the UK, having previously worked with tier-one contractors in both jurisdictions, as well as in a range of development and asset management roles. Gerard has extensive experience in residential and office development, alongside a strong background in planning.

He is a first-class honours graduate from both the University of Ulster and the Irish Management Institute and holds a postgraduate diploma in Project Management from Trinity College, Dublin. He is also a Chartered Construction Manager.

Justin Dowling

Justin Dowling

Director of Property

Justin is a Chartered Surveyor with over 25 years’ experience in the Irish and UK property markets, including asset management, property management, investment and development. Justin joined Hibernia in 2014 and previously held senior roles in WK Nowlan Property and Rohan Holdings. He has a BSc in Estate Management from Oxford Brookes University, a Diploma in Management from the Irish Management Institute, and is a member of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Michael Griffith

Michael Griffith

Chief Investment Officer

Michael was appointed Chief Investment Officer in January 2026, having joined Hibernia’s Investment team in 2019. He previously worked at Primary Health Properties PLC (PHP) and Deloitte in London. Michael holds an MA (Cantab) in Land Economy from Cambridge University and an MBA from University College Dublin. He is a Member of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Neil Menzies

Neil Menzies

Director of Sustainability

Neil joined Hibernia in 2020 and was promoted to Director of Sustainability in June 2021. He is responsible for the delivery of the sustainability strategy and the commitment to become a net zero carbon business by 2030. Neil has over 20 years’ experience in environmental and sustainability management/consultancy, across the waste, transport and property sectors, and has worked in Ireland and overseas. Neil holds an honours degree in Geography and Economics as well as a Master’s in Environmental Science from Trinity College, Dublin. Neil has completed the University of Cambridge course in High Impact Leadership and The London School of Economics and Political Science Real Estate Economics and Finance course. He was chair of the Irish Institutional Property ESG Working Group from 2022 to 2026 and is currently Vice-chair of the CDP Ireland Network Steering Group. He works closely with the Irish Green Building Council on decarbonisation of the Irish built environment research and working groups.

Edward Rice

Edward Rice

Director of Finance

Ed joined Hibernia in 2017 and was promoted to Director of Finance in 2023. He previously worked at Deloitte, where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant. He holds an honours degree in Engineering from University College Cork and a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting & Finance from Technological University Dublin. Prior to joining Deloitte, he worked in the construction industry in both London and Australia.

Camilla Taaffe

Camilla Taaffe

Chief Operations Officer

Camilla joined Hibernia as Chief Operations Officer in 2023. Previously she held the same role at JLL Ireland, where she worked for over 14 years. She is a qualified accountant and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry and Maths from the National University of Ireland, Maynooth.

Our Team

Lilla Balog-Biri

Lilla Balog-Biri

Accounts Assistant

Andrew Brady

Andrew Brady

Risk & Compliance Manager

Eugene Brady

Eugene Brady

Senior Building Manager

Lisa Broe

Lisa Broe

Group Finance Manager

John Cairns

John Cairns

Senior Asset Manager

Ian Campbell

Ian Campbell

Senior Asset Manager

Patrick Carr

Patrick Carr

Head of Asset Management

Shuaib Choonara

Shuaib Choonara

Group Reporting Manager

Colin Corcoran

Colin Corcoran

WQ Facilities Lead

Julia Volodtchenko Collins

Julia Volodtchenko Collins

Accounts Assistant

Vanessa Fuentes

Vanessa Fuentes

Operations Executive

Maret Lill

Maret Lill

Commercial Accountant

Ciara Maher

Ciara Maher

Operations Projects Support

Paul Martin

Paul Martin

Senior Development Manager

Simon McCann

Simon McCann

WMQ Events & Workplace Lead

Sita McDermott

Sita McDermott

Development Manager

Jamie McLoughlin

Jamie McLoughlin

Head of Project Management

Kelly McSorley

Kelly McSorley

Senior Operations Executive

Louise Puplett

Louise Puplett

HR Administration Manager

Hannah O’Keeffe

Hannah O’Keeffe

Sustainability Manager

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Rory O’Neill

General Manager WMQ

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Aimee Richardson

Office Support

James Sharpe

James Sharpe

Investment Manager

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Our people are at the heart of everything we do. If you're hungry to grow, passionate about property and want to help shape the future of Dublin, we want to hear from you.