Board Members

Daniel Eagling is the President for the Ireland Chapter of PMI. Daniel is certified PMP since 2019 and has over 13 years of extensive project management experience. With a background in Electrical Engineering and further studies in Project Management his experience ranges from Real Estate Development, Infrastructure, to large scale power utility projects, in both domestic and multi-national companies as well as semi-state organisations. He has a obtained this range of experience from around the world including Sydney, Australia, Vancouver Canada and now settling in Ireland. Bringing a comprehensive skill set encompassing project management, business analysis, and electrical engineering. He has a proven ability to navigate complex multi-million dollar projects, implement effective solutions, and drive teams toward success.

Daniel believes the PMI provides a solid foundation for Project Managers to come together and share collaboratively across any profession. Prior to this role, Daniel was the Director of National awards for the chapter.

E-mail: deagling@pmi-ireland.org

Mark Davenport is a highly motivated Project Manager with 30 years of extensive experience in utilities, IT, telecommunications, and construction sectors. He is a qualified engineer and holds a PMP® certification, is a PMO Certified Practitioner, and a Lean Sigma Black Belt. He has been a volunteer with the Ireland Chapter of the Project Management Institute for the last number of years, currently Vice President and previously Head of the PMO CoP, most recently leading the delivery of the PMI “single membership” initiative. Currently, he is a team lead with the Project Management team at ESB, focusing on strategic planning, risk management, and continuous improvement. Mark is known for his leadership skills, ability to manage high-value projects, and commitment to delivering sustainable solutions. Some of the projects include Battery Storage, Solar farms, Saorview Rollout, H&S Initiatives app & National Broadband Scheme.

E-mail: mdavenport@pmi-ireland.org

Peter is the Past President of the Ireland Chapter and is a management consultant with KPMG with over 25 years of experience in managing complex change. He has been a Director of the Ireland Chapter since 2016 and has 20 years of experience leading different volunteer groups across project management professional bodies in Ireland and the UK. He holds a master's degree in project management and is fully qualified with the Chartered Governance Institute UK and Ireland.

Peter is the author of the book 'Benefits Led Change: Maximising Value' published by the Ireland Chapter in December 2022.  He has a passion for rugby.

E-mail: pglynne@pmi-ireland.org

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Email: tndzimandze@pmi-ireland.org

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Email: anigam@pmi-ireland.org

Natalie is a project coordinator with experience in providing support to international education projects. A Washington DC native, she has worked in the U.S., Spain, and now Ireland. With a keen interest in digital marketing, specifically content creation, she helps the chapter engage with the public and increase awareness about the Ireland Chapter of PMI's initiatives.

Email: nhartzell@pmi-ireland.org

Mariana Zanivan is a certified IT Project Manager with over 14 years of experience in the IT industry, including 8 years dedicated to project management. She holds certifications in PMP, ITIL Foundation, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, along with an MBA in Project Management and a Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainability Leadership. Mariana began her career as a developer, where she gained a strong technical foundation before transitioning to her passion for managing projects.

Throughout her career, Mariana has successfully delivered complex projects in both the public and private sectors, working with large organizations to achieve impactful and sustainable outcomes. Passionate about continuous learning, she has expanded her expertise in cloud platforms, sustainability, and IT processes, consistently applying new knowledge to drive innovation and excellence in project delivery.

E-mail: mzanivan@pmi-ireland.org

Marta Borkowska is an experienced project manager with 15 years of professional expertise spanning project delivery, recruitment, and operations. She currently works at EY, leading cross-functional teams and managing multi-stakeholder environments in a consulting context.

She holds a degree in European Studies and a Master's-level Diploma in Lean Management. Earlier in her career, Marta led a training function, where she designed and delivered high-quality learning programmes to professionals across various sectors.

Multilingual and internationally minded, Marta speaks Polish, Spanish, English and some French. She is an enthusiastic traveller and a passionate kitesurfer, always keen to explore new challenges both professionally and personally.

As Director of Finance for PMI Ireland, Marta supports the board with financial oversight and contributes to strategic planning and operational delivery.

E-mail: mborkowska@pmi-ireland.org

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Email: sbond@pmi-ireland.ie

E-mail: fkelly@pmi-ireland.org

Ian is a PMP certified Programme Manager and APMG certified Change Manager with 19 years of experience driving strategic transformation, regulatory change, operational management and system integration across the financial services industry.

In 2024, he was named PMI Ireland Project Professional of the Year and currently serves as a Shadow Board Member of PMI’s Sponsorship arm and is a Working Group Member for AML & Transfer Agency sub-group of the Irish Funds.

E-mail: ifitzsimons@pmi-ireland.org

Ali is a seasoned project manager with over 15 years of expertise in civil engineering, project management, and IT transformation across public and private sectors. His passion for technology fuels his commitment to staying at the forefront of industry advancements.

Ali excels in leading diverse teams, managing intricate projects, and implementing project management best practices. Holding two MSc degrees, including the latest in Management (Business) from Dublin City University, he extends his proficiency to emerging technologies and diverse business domains.

Beyond his professional commitments, Ali actively contributes as a volunteer, showcasing dedication to excellence in both technical and leadership realms.

Currently, he serves as a consultant at Auxilion, specializing in project delivery and business process optimisation.

E-mail: alierol@pmi-ireland.org

Jackie Fagan is the Past President of the Ireland Chapter. Jackie has over 25 years experience in the Project management industry.

Jackie is is a certified PMP since 2000, and has a Diploma in Project Management.Her expertise spans across Project and Program management, Vendor management, Change management, Project recovery, Mentoring & Coaching, Teambuilding and setting up and running PMOs across multiple industries.

In the last couple of years Jackie has moved into the Project Management consultancy space providing expertise to clients on a contractual basis. Currently she is working in the Pharmaceutical industry with Alexion and prior to Covid 19 would have been travelling between Boston and Dublin on a regular basis.​

E-mail: jfagan@pmi-ireland.org

Email: emurphy@pmi-ireland.org

Carlos Mandolesi is a passionate and strategic leader with over 30 years of experience in PMO leadership, digital transformation, and automation across higher education, engineering, and global non-profits.

He currently serves as Portfolio Manager at Trinity College Dublin, where he oversees multi-million-euro capital programmes, ensuring strong governance, stakeholder engagement, and delivery excellence. In addition to his professional role, Carlos is the Director of Social Impact for the PMI Ireland Chapter, leading initiatives that apply project management expertise to drive positive change in areas such as environmental protection, emergency response, and community development.

Carlos is a certified Six Sigma professional with deep expertise in strategic portfolio management, PMO frameworks, and standards development through his long-standing involvement with ISA and PMI. He believes in achieving impact through the right combination of innovation, process, technology—and most importantly—people.

Email: cmandolesi@pmi-ireland.org

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Email: mbanchansky@pmi-ireland.org

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Email: eoconnell@pmi-ireland.org

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Email: svasantha@pmi-ireland.org