Our People - Plan International Ireland

Aoife Kelly-Desmond

Chair

Aoife Kelly-Desmond is the CEO of Community Law & Mediation (CLM) an independent community law centre and charity.

Deirdre Corcoran

Chair of the Finance Committee

Deirdre Corcoran is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland and has extensive financial, management, company secretarial and governance experience.

John Perry

Secretary

John is a Tax Partner at Ogier Law Firm specialising in investment management, structured finance and aviation.

Oonagh Kelly

Member of the Board and Chair of the People Committee

Oonagh Kelly is a Chief People Officer with over 25 years experience in Financial Services, Professional services and Education Technology.

Eleanor Flew

Member of the Board and Chair of the Marketing and Fundraising Committee

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 and Chair of the Programme Committee

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

Tara Bedi is an Assistant Professor in Development Practice in the Department of Geography at Trinity College Dublin.

Jessica Feary

Member of the Board

Jessica Feary is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland and has worked in finance roles for the past 14 years.

David O'Leary

Vice-Chair

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

Patrick Scott

Member of the Board

Patrick Scott has over 25 years leadership experience in executing strategy and managing business operations.

Mairéad Butler

Member of the Board

Mairéad is a feminist student and activist.

Sinead Duffy

Member of the Board

Sinead Duffy is a public affairs, sustainability and communications specialist with over 25 years experience in the corporate sector.