Board Members

Peter is 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

Daniel Eagling is the Vice 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

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

Sinéad is Managing Director at The Sustainable Way, a management consultancy of Project and Change Managers, helping organisations to deliver substantive and sustainable outcomes, while keeping people engaged and ensuring good governance.

Sinéad is a seasoned Portfolio, Programme and Project Manager, with over 20 years’ experience in delivering results for public, private and not-for-profit organisations. Most recently, Sinéad and her team created and operated a new Project Management Office (PMO) for a global food company and a third-level institution. She is a qualified management accountant (ACMA), and a certified Project and Change Management Practitioner.

E-mail: sharding@pmi-ireland.org

Frank is a manager in PwC's Portfolio & Programme Management team. He has worked as a project manager for a number of years on both private and public sector projects in Ireland and the UK, having gained experience in industries including healthcare, transport, utilities and TMT. He has obtained accreditation from a range of Project Management bodies and his key focus is ensuring effective programme governance is implemented in all programmes he supports. He is also passionate about identifying effective solutions to complex problems. This will be Frank's third year serving on the PMI board as the Director of Administration. His primary responsibilities are focused on effective planning and management of the Chapter's board meetings. Prior to working as a project manager, Frank was a primary school teacher in East London.

E-mail: frankmurray@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

Linda McDermott is the Finance Officer of the Ireland Chapter.

Linda has been working in the PMO environment for 15 years.  She has gained a vast array of experience while working across Telecoms, Energy, IT and Financial Services industries in both domestic and multi-national companies as well as semi-state organisations.  Linda’s current role as Senior PMO Consultant sees her working and running programme offices for large global programmes specializing in tracking and managing multi-million budgets. Linda believes in promoting the value that a strong PMO can bring to an organization and strives to embody this philosophy daily.

E-mail: lmcdermot@pmi-ireland.org

Sinead is the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Ireland Chapter of PMI. She has over five years of experience in project management working in large complex organisations such as Auxilion, UCD and Ibec. 

As our Marketing Director, Sinead's passion lies in the human connection, campaign management and the creative elements of marketing. With a keen focus on people, she drives the Chapter's marketing initiatives to create impactful and engaging campaigns for our members.

E-mail: sgallagher@pmi-ireland.org

E-mail: gbrennan@pmi-ireland.org

A highly dedicated and driven IT project management professional with substantial experience delivering outstanding services and solutions to meet demanding strategic objectives within strict time and budget limitations. Adept at combining exceptional academic expertise in best practice project management methodologies (PMI, PMI-ACP) to ensure successful implementation while capitalising on areas for improvement and efficiency. I am a people person so I value the importance of a team with a keen personal interest in high performing teams and the impact of a collective achieving a desired outcome.

E-mail: jotoole@pmi-ireland.org

A PMP Certified Project Management with over 13 years’ experience in Project Management Office supporting Programme and Project Managers to deliver successful projects.

Strong experience on financial management, and skilled in implementing PMO best practices, standards and procedures ensuring they are used consistently and effectively across programme/projects.

E-mail: kstarck@pmi-ireland.org

E-mail: fkelly@pmi-ireland.org

Jonny is responsible for building professional relationships across the PM community, securing sponsorship, and raise funding for PMI Ireland which enables the Chapter to put on great events for its members. This also supports the growth mindset of the Chapter as it seeks to enhance the opportunities offered to its members. Jonny brings with him, a Masters Degree in Project Management and Degrees in both Computing and Civil Engineering. He has a long standing career with experience in IT and business consulting having delivered large scale digital transformation programmes in the Financial, Insurance, Airline, and Retail sectors. Jonny is currently working with Expleo Ireland managing the PPM workstream and was notably awarded the PMI Project Professional of the Year award in 2021 for his contributions to the PM community. Please get in contact if you would like to understand more about the many sponsorship opportunities with the PMI Ireland Chapter.

E-mail: jmooney@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

E-mail: Ian.Elliot@pmi-ireland.org

E-mail: tlynch@pmi-ireland.org