Leadership
We are shaping a better world
Our leadership team sets the direction and vision for our employee-owned organisation. We are led by a board of directors supported by an executive committee. Each brings specialist expertise and commitment to the management of our company.
Governance
Board of Directors
Our Board consists of executive and independent, non-executive directors. They are responsible for the company's strategic leadership and direction.
Between them, the directors bring the range of skills, knowledge and international experience needed to lead the Company. All of PM Group's directors bring independent judgement to bear on issues of strategy, performance, resources, key appointments and standards.
The Board has a clear governance framework with defined responsibilities and accountabilities.
Board members
Brendan is the former Chief Executive Officer of Deloitte Ireland. He has over 30 years’ national and international experience supporting the growth and development of Deloitte Ireland and advising international clients. Brendan is a qualified chartered accountant and has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from University of Galway. He has completed strategic and executive leadership programmes at the International Institute of Management Development (IMD), Switzerland.
Brendan is currently Chairperson of Glenisk and Keelings. He is on the Boards of the Children’s Health Foundation, Galway University Foundation and Business In The Community. He is also a member of the Finance & Resource Committee of University of Galway. Brendan joined the PM Group Board in January 2020 and was appointed Chairperson in July 2021.
Brendan Jennings
Chairman
Brendan is the former Chief Executive Officer of Deloitte Ireland. He has over 30 years’ national and international experience supporting the growth and development of Deloitte Ireland and advising international clients. Brendan is a qualified chartered accountant and has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from University of Galway. He has completed strategic and executive leadership programmes at the International Institute of Management Development (IMD), Switzerland.
Brendan is currently Chairperson of Glenisk and Keelings. He is on the Boards of the Children’s Health Foundation, Galway University Foundation and Business In The Community. He is also a member of the Finance & Resource Committee of University of Galway. Brendan joined the PM Group Board in January 2020 and was appointed Chairperson in July 2021.
Anthony has been with the company since 1994. Anthony qualified as a Chemical Engineer and has been awarded an MSC in Executive Leadership.  He has held a number of senior management positions including Operations Director for Ireland, the UK and Europe.
Anthony is a business leader with an excellent track record in project delivery, organisational change, and building high performance teams. He joined the PM Group Board in 2018 and was appointed CEO Designate in April 2023 and became PM Group CEO on 1 January 2024.
Anthony O'Rourke
Chief Executive Officer
Anthony has been with the company since 1994. Anthony qualified as a Chemical Engineer and has been awarded an MSC in Executive Leadership.  He has held a number of senior management positions including Operations Director for Ireland, the UK and Europe.
Anthony is a business leader with an excellent track record in project delivery, organisational change, and building high performance teams. He joined the PM Group Board in 2018 and was appointed CEO Designate in April 2023 and became PM Group CEO on 1 January 2024.
Rosita is a chartered management accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from University College Cork and an MSc in Executive Leadership from University of Ulster. Rosita held a number of senior finance roles in a variety of multinational companies prior to joining PM Group in 2006. With her extensive experience of finance and operations management, Rosita has supported PM Group’s growth and development in a number of finance leadership roles.
Rosita Fennell
Chief Financial Officer
Rosita is a chartered management accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from University College Cork and an MSc in Executive Leadership from University of Ulster. Rosita held a number of senior finance roles in a variety of multinational companies prior to joining PM Group in 2006. With her extensive experience of finance and operations management, Rosita has supported PM Group’s growth and development in a number of finance leadership roles.
Fred Barry was appointed to the PM Board in 2015. He was previously a Director of Uisce Eireann, and was Chairman of the National Transport Authority, Chairman of the National Paediatric Development Board, and a board member of Ervia, the NDFA, CEDR, and various companies within the Jacobs Engineering Group.
Fred was Chief Executive of the National Roads Authority from 2005 to 2015. Prior to that he worked with Jacobs for 25 years, where his management roles included Group Managing Director for the UK and Ireland. He is a Chartered Engineer and is a Fellow of Engineers Ireland and of the Irish Academy of Engineering. He is a UCD Engineering graduate, a Barrister-at-Law graduate of the King’s Inns, and has post-graduate diplomas in Management (Trinity College) and Arbitration Law (UCD).
Fred Barry
Non-Executive Director
Fred Barry was appointed to the PM Board in 2015. He was previously a Director of Uisce Eireann, and was Chairman of the National Transport Authority, Chairman of the National Paediatric Development Board, and a board member of Ervia, the NDFA, CEDR, and various companies within the Jacobs Engineering Group.
Fred was Chief Executive of the National Roads Authority from 2005 to 2015. Prior to that he worked with Jacobs for 25 years, where his management roles included Group Managing Director for the UK and Ireland. He is a Chartered Engineer and is a Fellow of Engineers Ireland and of the Irish Academy of Engineering. He is a UCD Engineering graduate, a Barrister-at-Law graduate of the King’s Inns, and has post-graduate diplomas in Management (Trinity College) and Arbitration Law (UCD).
Anne Böcker is an independent, non-executive director and chairperson of the Audit Risk & Finance Committee of the Board. Anne retired from PwC Germany following 24 years as partner in audit and risk management. She brings extensive international experience working with national and multi-national organisations in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Anne holds a Masters of Business Administration from Universität Münster. She was appointed to the PM Group Board in July 2024. 
Anne Böcker
Non-Executive Director
Anne Böcker is an independent, non-executive director and chairperson of the Audit Risk & Finance Committee of the Board. Anne retired from PwC Germany following 24 years as partner in audit and risk management. She brings extensive international experience working with national and multi-national organisations in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Anne holds a Masters of Business Administration from Universität Münster. She was appointed to the PM Group Board in July 2024. 
John Hampson is the Chief Digital & Transformation Officer and joined the Board in July 2024. He has over 25 years' experience in senior technology leadership roles for major global organisations. Formerly Chief Information Officer for Ardagh Group, John held executive responsibility for digital transformation and technology across the organisation. John holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in electronic systems, a Diploma in Industrial Studies from University of Ulster and is a Fellow of the Irish Computer Society.
John Hampson
Executive Director
John Hampson is the Chief Digital & Transformation Officer and joined the Board in July 2024. He has over 25 years' experience in senior technology leadership roles for major global organisations. Formerly Chief Information Officer for Ardagh Group, John held executive responsibility for digital transformation and technology across the organisation. John holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in electronic systems, a Diploma in Industrial Studies from University of Ulster and is a Fellow of the Irish Computer Society.
BrÃd, former Deputy Chief Executive ESB, has significant strategic and governance experience. She is an Actuary and Chartered Director and Fellow of the Institute of Directors. BrÃd has extensive experience as a Non Executive Director and is currently Chancellor of Dublin City University, Chair of Nephin Energy Ltd. and of the Irish Cancer Society. Brid is also on the Board of Insurance Ireland.  She joined the PM Group Board in 2019.
Bríd Horan
Non-Executive Director
BrÃd, former Deputy Chief Executive ESB, has significant strategic and governance experience. She is an Actuary and Chartered Director and Fellow of the Institute of Directors. BrÃd has extensive experience as a Non Executive Director and is currently Chancellor of Dublin City University, Chair of Nephin Energy Ltd. and of the Irish Cancer Society. Brid is also on the Board of Insurance Ireland.  She joined the PM Group Board in 2019.
Susanne Jeffery is the Chief People & Culture Officer and joined the Board in February 2025. Susanne has over 23 years’ experience in senior HR leadership roles. Previously, she was Managing Director of Global Employee Experience with Accenture and HR Transformation & Technology Workforce Consultant with PwC. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management, Susanne holds a Bachelor of Human Resources Management degree from TU Dublin. She also holds two business and executive coaching qualifications from UCD Michael Smurfit Business School and a Diploma in AI from UCD.
Susanne Jeffery
Executive Director
Susanne Jeffery is the Chief People & Culture Officer and joined the Board in February 2025. Susanne has over 23 years’ experience in senior HR leadership roles. Previously, she was Managing Director of Global Employee Experience with Accenture and HR Transformation & Technology Workforce Consultant with PwC. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management, Susanne holds a Bachelor of Human Resources Management degree from TU Dublin. She also holds two business and executive coaching qualifications from UCD Michael Smurfit Business School and a Diploma in AI from UCD.
David Kennedy is the Chief Risk Officer and was appointed to the Board in July 2024. David has over 28 years’ experience in project delivery and commercial and risk management. He was previously Group Head of Commercial Contract & Risk and a member of the senior leadership team. During his career, David led the delivery of large-scale projects in France, the USA, UK and Belgium. He qualified as a Chemical Engineer from Munster Technological University (MTU) and has a Master of Sciences (MSc) in Executive Leadership from University of Ulster.
David Kennedy
Executive Director
David Kennedy is the Chief Risk Officer and was appointed to the Board in July 2024. David has over 28 years’ experience in project delivery and commercial and risk management. He was previously Group Head of Commercial Contract & Risk and a member of the senior leadership team. During his career, David led the delivery of large-scale projects in France, the USA, UK and Belgium. He qualified as a Chemical Engineer from Munster Technological University (MTU) and has a Master of Sciences (MSc) in Executive Leadership from University of Ulster.
Derek is the Executive Director for Strategy and Development. Derek was previously Operations Director for Ireland and Western Europe and prior to that, Asia Managing Director, responsible for our operations in China, Singapore and India. With the Company since 2003, he has delivered major projects in the Pharmaceutical, Food and Medical Technologies sectors in Ireland, the EU and Asia. Derek is a Mechanical Engineer with an MSc in Management (UCD) and a Fellow and former Chair of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE). He is a Chartered Director (CDir) with the Institute of Directors of Ireland.
Derek Mowlds
Executive Director
Derek is the Executive Director for Strategy and Development. Derek was previously Operations Director for Ireland and Western Europe and prior to that, Asia Managing Director, responsible for our operations in China, Singapore and India. With the Company since 2003, he has delivered major projects in the Pharmaceutical, Food and Medical Technologies sectors in Ireland, the EU and Asia. Derek is a Mechanical Engineer with an MSc in Management (UCD) and a Fellow and former Chair of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE). He is a Chartered Director (CDir) with the Institute of Directors of Ireland.
Andy is the Group’s Executive Director and EVP for USA Business Development, with responsibility for growing our USA business. Andy is also the company Chief Technology Officer. Based in North Carolina, he has been with PM Group since 1989 and has over 35 years’ experience working with leading global pharma companies on projects across the world. He is a leading international expert in the design of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. He is a Chemical Engineer and a Fellow of IChemE and also holds a Masters Degree in Executive Leadership. Andy joined the PM Group Board in 2018.
Andy Rayner
Executive Director
Andy is the Group’s Executive Director and EVP for USA Business Development, with responsibility for growing our USA business. Andy is also the company Chief Technology Officer. Based in North Carolina, he has been with PM Group since 1989 and has over 35 years’ experience working with leading global pharma companies on projects across the world. He is a leading international expert in the design of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. He is a Chemical Engineer and a Fellow of IChemE and also holds a Masters Degree in Executive Leadership. Andy joined the PM Group Board in 2018.
Helen is the former Chief Executive Officer of Creganna Medical. She has over 25 years’ experience in the Medical Device industry with previous roles in product development/research at Medtronic and Tyco Healthcare (Covidien). Helen is an adviser with Enterprise Ireland. She has a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) from NUI Galway, a Masters in Project Management from UL, an honorary Doctorate from NUIG, and a Life Fellowship from the Irish Management Institute. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Engineers of Ireland. Helen joined the PM Group Board in January 2020.
Helen Ryan
Non-Executive Director
Helen is the former Chief Executive Officer of Creganna Medical. She has over 25 years’ experience in the Medical Device industry with previous roles in product development/research at Medtronic and Tyco Healthcare (Covidien). Helen is an adviser with Enterprise Ireland. She has a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) from NUI Galway, a Masters in Project Management from UL, an honorary Doctorate from NUIG, and a Life Fellowship from the Irish Management Institute. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Engineers of Ireland. Helen joined the PM Group Board in January 2020.
Pat is the Chief Operations Officer (Europe) for PM Group. He joined PM Group as a graduate in 1992 and has worked in various senior roles including Chief People & Digital Officer. Pat was previously the Operations Director for the Cork Business Unit following five years as Managing Director for the Singapore Business Unit. He has extensive experience in full life cycle project delivery internationally for clients in the pharma, medtech, food and advanced manufacturing sectors. Pat is a Mechanical Engineer from MTU Cork and holds an MSc in Executive Leadership from University of Ulster.
Pat Ryan
Executive Director
Pat is the Chief Operations Officer (Europe) for PM Group. He joined PM Group as a graduate in 1992 and has worked in various senior roles including Chief People & Digital Officer. Pat was previously the Operations Director for the Cork Business Unit following five years as Managing Director for the Singapore Business Unit. He has extensive experience in full life cycle project delivery internationally for clients in the pharma, medtech, food and advanced manufacturing sectors. Pat is a Mechanical Engineer from MTU Cork and holds an MSc in Executive Leadership from University of Ulster.
Our Offices
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Europe
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Boston
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San Francisco
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39221 Paseo Padre Parkway, Suite F
Fremont
California 94538
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China
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Shanghai
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Unit 416, ShingTak Business Complex
No 402 Guilin Road
Xuhui District
Shanghai 200233
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Bangalore
Anandhi Sathyamurthy Business Development
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Prestige Techno Star, Sy# 73-75 & 77, B3, 3rd Floor,
Doddanekundi Industrial Area, Phase 1, Brookefield, Kundalahalli
Bangalore 560048, KA
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+91 80 4062 4062
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No. 1 International Business Park
#02-15 The Synergy (Podium Block)
Singapore 609917Get in touch
+65 6513 1000
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