Our People - Plan International Ireland

Conor Faughnan

Chair

One of Ireland's best known media commentators in his role as spokesman for AA Ireland, Conor joined the Plan International Ireland Board in December 2013. He was elected Chair of the Board in September 2020.

Aoife Kelly-Desmond

Vice-Chair

Aoife Kelly-Desmond is Managing Solicitor at Mercy Law Resource Centre.

Brighid Smyth

Member of the Board

One of Ireland's leading marketing communications professionals, Brighid joined the Plan International Ireland Board in April 2016.

Caleb M Kyle

Member of the Board

A Plan International Ireland Board member since June 2015, Caleb brings with him a wealth of international business experience.

Ian Brady

Member of the Board

Ian Brady works for Davy Stockbrokers and is Head of Davy Charities and Not-for-Profit Group.

Jennifer Victory

Secretary

Jennifer is the Head of Internal Audit with Applegreen PLC.

Siobhan Blackwell

Member of the Board

Siobhan has over 18 years experience in Financial Services.

Eleanor Flew

Member of the Board

Eleanor is Director of Fundraising and Communications with Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services; Harold’s Cross, Blackrock & Wicklow.

Charles Keane

Member of the Board

Charles brings extensive experience from the Banking and Finance sphere specialising in the small business sector both in Ireland and overseas.

Tara Bedi

Member of the Board

Development economist, Tara Bedi, joined the board in autumn 2021 bringing a wealth of experience in development projects and a focus on gender and social protection.

David O'Leary

Member of the Board

Marketing professional and director of the VHI Women's Mini Marathon, David O'Leary, has been involved with Plan International Ireland since early 2020.