New group directors have been appointed at John Sisk & Son and Durkan. John Sisk & Son has appointed a new managing director for its Ireland East business, followed by Durkan who has appointed a new group land director
The first of the new group directors is Ken Aherne, who is the new managing director at John Sisk & Son for its Ireland East business with effect from 1st March 2023.
Aherne is an Engineer by profession and joined Sisk in 1988. He strongly advocates for the company’s values of Care, Integrity and Excellence and takes pride in supporting his team in developing fulfilling careers and delivering complex construction projects.
Ken Aherne is well-placed in his ability to translate strategy into practice
He is known to many within the industry and can be relied on for an insightful perspective on subjects relating to the industry, Sisk and people development.
Aherne has played a vital role in many projects during his time with Sisk, not least some of its more challenging projects such as the Croke Park, Dundrum Town Centre, Grangegorman & Fibonacci Square, as well as developing a suite of projects in the company’s Healthcare portfolio.
His vision and ability to translate strategy into practice leave him well-placed to deliver in this key role for the Company.
Steven McGee, COO, of Ireland, John Sisk & Son, said: “I congratulate Ken in achieving this position and look forward to working closely with him to deliver his business unit’s strategic plan for 2023 and beyond. I am particularly pleased that an internal promotion for such an important role demonstrates our commitment to our People & Culture strategic priority.”
Durkan appoints Stephen Trenwith as group land director
Durkan, one of London and the South East’s leading independent housebuilding and construction companies, has appointed Stephen Trenwith as its new group land director.
Trenwith will oversee Durkan’s team of land and design experts, focusing on growing the company’s emerging and successful housebuilding division – Durkan Homes. He will also play a key role in Durkan’s construction work with partners across the South East.
Trenwith has 30 years of experience in the construction and housebuilding sectors, previously working for the likes of Persimmon Homes and Berkeley Group during his career.
Before joining Durkan, Stephen was the regional development director for Sovereign Housing Association, where he was central to adding depth to the association’s pipeline of new homes.
Stephen Trenwith will create a long-term project pipeline for Durkan Homes
Stephen Trenwith said: “I was attracted to Durkan by the quality of the homes it builds, the team’s pride in its work and the enthusiasm about the company’s ambitions.
“My focus will be on growing Durkan Homes. With several developments completed or under construction, the team has built real momentum. We’ll continue to build high-quality new communities people will want to call home.”
Ronan Murphy, CEO at Durkan, added: “Stephen is a great addition to our team, and his experience will be invaluable. His role will be key to creating a long-term project pipeline for Durkan Homes – a central part of our growth strategy.”
