Our team
CIPD Ireland is based in Dublin and supported by a National Committee and six Regional Committees

National and Regional Committee Members

The National and Regional Committees act as channels for engaging with members and potential members at a national and local level. In conjunction with the CIPD Ireland Director, their work supports the CIPD’s purpose and strategic priorities.
Positions held | Name |
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Honorary Chair | Niamh McNamara, Salesforce |
Honorary Vice Chair | Joyce Rigby Jones, Joint Managing Director, Voltedge Human Resources Specialists |
Honorary Secretary | Ciara Compton, HR Manager, Ireland West Airport |
Committee Member | Josephine Butler, Quality Manager, Organic Lens Manufacturing |
Committee Member | Alison Hodgson, VP People, Virgin Media Ireland |
Committee Member | Paul Candon, CEO, United Hardware |
Committee Member | Paul Creedon, Global Head of HR (Plasma), Takeda |
Committee Member | Orla Maher, HR Manager, ESB |
Committee Member | Derek McKay, MD, Adare HRM |
Committee Member | John Kennedy, Irish Rail |
Region | Name |
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Mid West | Lavinia Duggan Ryan |
Midlands | Lisa Mulvihill |
North West | Ciara Comption |
South East | Anne Phelan |
Southern | Caroline Holohan |
West | John Geraghty |
Terms of Reference
These Terms of Reference relate to the operation of the CIPD's National Committee and Regional Committees in Ireland.
Regional network
Our regions are local networks of volunteers who work to provide you with networking and learning opportunities. So get in touch with your local region to find out what's happening in your area
Who we are
We're a registered charity with a highly respected Royal Charter: we exist to make sure work benefits everyone
Job vacancies
The latest opportunities to join our team
What we do
What does championing better work and working lives look like in practice?