Co-operation Ireland Patrons and Board
Joint Patrons
Her Late Majesty The Queen
President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins
Co-operation Ireland Board members
Chairman
Dr. Christopher Moran
A successful businessman and philanthropist, Dr. Christopher Moran supports charities across national heritage, the arts, architecture, health, faith, and international relations.
Vice Chairman
John Bruton
John Bruton is a former Taoiseach (1994-1997) who served as Ambassador of the EU to the United States between 2004 and 2009. He was leader of Fine Gael between 1990 and 2001.
Board Member
Terence Brannigan
Terence Brannigan is Chairman of Tourism Northern Ireland and Chairman of the Maze Long Kesh Development Corporation. He is a former Chairman of the CBI in Northern Ireland.
Board Member
Jim Clerkin
A leading businessman, Jim Clerkin is CEO with drinks company Demeter & Co.
Board Member
Terry Crossan
Terry Crossan currently sits on Donegal County Council representing Inishowen and is a former Chairman of the Loughs Agency.
Board Member
Paula Dobriansky
Paula Dobriansky is a Diplomat and Senior Vice President and Head of Government Affairs (Americas) with Thomson Reuters
Board Member
Pat Doherty OBE
Pat Doherty is the founder of Harcourt Developments Ltd which was behind the redevelopment of Belfast’s Titantic Quarter.
Board Member
Pat Farrell
Pat Farrell is CEO of Irish Institutional Property and a former Chief Executive of the Irish Banking Federation and Fianna Fáil General Secretary.
Board Member
Charlie Flanagan TD
Former Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan has been Fine Gael TD for Laois-Offaly since 1987.
Board Member
Rt. Hon. Arlene Foster
Arlene Foster was First Minister of Northern Ireland from 2016 to 2021 and is a former leader of the DUP
Board Member
Sir George Hamilton
Former PSNI Chief Constable
Board Member
Mary Heaney
Mary Heaney is a publisher and CEO of the Global Legal Post
Board Member
Ossie Kilkenny
Special Olympics International, Washington
Board Member
Sir Julian King KCVO CMG
Sir Julian is a Diplomat and Former UK Ambassador to Ireland and France. He is a former Director General of the Northern Ireland Office
Board Member
Sheila McClelland
Sheila McClelland is Chairperson of the Consumer Council NI and sits on the board of NI Committe of the National Lottery Heritage Fund
Board Member
Dr. Malcolm McKibbin
Sir Malcolm was Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service from 2011-2017 before joining the board of Co-operation Ireland
Board Member
Daithi O’Ceallaigh
Director General of The Institute of International and European Affairs, Daithi O’Ceallaigh is a former Ambassador of Ireland to the UN
Board Member
Sir Jonathan Phillips KCM
Sir Jonathan Phillips is Warden of Keble College, Oxford and a former Permanent Secretary of the Northern Ireland Office
Board Member
Trevor Ringland MBE
Trevor Ringland is a Partner with law firm Macauley & Ritchie. He is a former Irish rugby international and was capped by the British and Irish Lions
Board Member
Baroness Margaret Ritchie of Downpatrick
Baroness Ritchie is a sitting Member of House of Lords, a former SDLP Leader and MP for South Down
Board Member
Rt. Hon Peter Robinson
Peter Robinson was First Minister of Northern Ireland from 2008 to 2016 and is a former leader of the DUP
Board Member
James Walsh
A former Congressman for the 24th District covering Central NY, James Walsh is currently Government Affairs Counselor, K & L Gates LLP, (Washington)
Board Member
Sir David Wootton
Sir David has a background in law and served as Lord Mayor of London between 2011 and 2012
Co-operation Ireland USA Board
Chairman
Jim Clerkin
A leading businessman, Jim Clerkin is CEO with drinks company Demeter & Co.
Treasurer
Richard Pino
Chief Financial Officer, New York Residence, Inc.
Members of the Co-operation Ireland USA Board
Board Member
Stephen Colvin
Chief Commercial Officer, Bloomberg Media
Board Member
Nigel Eccles
CEO and Co-founder, Click Inc.
Board Member
Irial Finan
Executive Vice President, The Coca-Cola Company and President of Bottling Investments and Supply Chain
Board Member
Sean Gaffey
Senior Financial Advisor/Senior Vice President, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Board Member
Donard Gaynor
President, Donard P. Gaynor,
Chairman Glanbia PLC
Board Member
Shane Greer
Owner, Campaigns and Elections
Board Member
Liam Lynch
Founder and Managing Partner at Studio.VC; Owner, Irish Central
Board Member
Ian McLernon
President and CEO, Remy Cointreau Americas
Board Member
James Morrissey
Founder and CEO, East Houston Holdings
Board Member
Peter Sheridan
Chief Executive, Co-operation Ireland
NextGen Board USA
Julia McLernon
Executive Director, Global Technology, JP Morgan and Ambassador for the Co-operation Ireland Future Leaders Programme
Isobel Dooley-Kelly
Senior Director of Programming and Revenue, Downtown Records
Larry Carroll
Global Brokerage Advisory, Cushman & Wakefield
Jennifer Scanlon
AVP, Pharma Ventures Northwell Health
Bridget Bray
Head of Marketing and Content Development, Neuman’s Kitchen
Cork Committee
Chairman
John Mullins
C.E.O Augmentis Ltd; Chairman Cork Port
Board Member
Tim Lucey
County Manager, Cork County Council
Board Member
Tom Daly
Former Education Officer City of Cork Vocational Education Committee
Board Member
Barry McPolin
Chief Superintendent, An Garda Siochana Angelsea St. Cork
Board Member
Declan O’Leary
Area Manager Southern Region, Foroige National Youth Development Organisation
Board Member
Donal O’Grady
All Ireland GAA winner and winning manager
Board Member
Jim O’Donovan
Director of Services, Environment and Recreation, Cork City Council (retired)
Board Member
Denis Leamy
Chief Executive, Cork Education and Training Board
Great Britain Executive
Chairman
Mr Roger Chadwick OBE
Deputy, City of London Corporation
Deputy Chairman
Mr Alderman Vincent Keaveny
City of London Corporation
Board Member
Mr Alderman Peter Hewitt
City of London Corporation
Board Member
Mr Alderman Gregory Jones QC
City of London Corporation
Board Member
Mr John Kennedy CBE, KSG, KMCO, DL
Philanthropist and entrepreneur
Board Member
Mr John O’Connell
CEO, Scale Up
Board Member
Mr John O’Brien
CEO London Councils
Board Member
Mrs Mary Heaney
Publisher, Global Legal Post
Board Member
Mr John Griffin
Philanthropist, founder of Addison Lee
Youth Leadership Programme Ambassadors
Co-operation Ireland is thankful for the support of the Youth Leadership Programme Ambassadors
ABP Food Group
Bank of Ireland
Tourism Ireland
GasNetworks
John O’ Connell (Chair)
John Griffin
Tim Kelly
Paul McGowan
Paul Kavanagh
Tommy Maguire
Paddy MccGwire
David Barry
Jan Post
Peter Moores
Terence Donnelly
Rory O’Connor
Garry Wilson