Appointed September 2020

A former Assisstant Conductor of the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and Principal Conductor of the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, David now enjoys a close relationship with both RTÉ orchestras in addition to regular appearances as guest conductor with the Ulster Orchestra. His career has seen him conduct throughout Europe, Africa, the United States, Canada and China. David Brophy’s work with specialist new music ensembles, among them Vox 21 and Crash Ensemble, has led to numerous first performances including the Irish premiere of Steve Reich’s Music for Eighteen Musicians, alongside recent world premieres of arrangements by Nico Muhly for traditional Irish singer, Iarla Ó Lionáird. Beyond the realm of strictly musical performances, David has regularly collaborated in concert with numerous actors, including Brendan Gleeson, Fiona Shaw, Stephen Rae, Patrick Bergin and Adrian Dunbar and has worked on films directed by Neil Jordan and Stephen Frears. Aside from his work as a musician, David has presented the RTÉ1 award-winning TV series Instrumental (Adare Productions and RTÉ), the IFTA award-winning High Hopes Choir (Tyrone Productions and RTÉ) and David Brophy’s Choir of Ages (Tyrone Productions and RTÉ). He is a board-member of Ireland’s Contemporary Music Centre.

Appointed January 2026

Sophie began her Project journey working in the bar. She has worked in arts leadership roles since 2017, most recently as Artistic Director of The Everyman, Cork where she led the team to support over 300 artists and present 90 productions in 2023. Sophie was previously Artistic Director/co-CEO of Pentabus Theatre (England’s national rural theatre company), Co-Artistic Director of WillFredd Theatre and Associate Director of Rough Magic.

As a director, Sophie’s work includes: Werther (Irish National Opera), Gatman!, The Summer I Robbed A Bank,(The Everyman), The Giggler Treatment (The Ark), Crossings, One Side Lies the Sea (Pentabus), Millions of Years (English National Opera) BEES!, Jockey, CARE, FOLLOW, FARM,  (WillFredd Theatre), Tejas Verdes, Vincent River (Prime Cut) The Sleeping Queen (Wexford Festival Opera), Everything Between Us, Plaza Suite (Rough Magic).

As a dramaturg, Sophie has worked with numerous Irish and international artists across theatre, opera and multidisciplinary arts.

As Associate Director she has worked with Michel van der Aa/London Sinfonietta, ENO/Barbican/Opera de Lyon/Teatro Colon, Wide Open Opera/Landmark.

Sophie was Staff Director at English National Opera, Resident Assistant Director at the Abbey Theatre and Resident Stage Director for London Sinfonietta. Sophie learnt her trade as an emerging director by assisting directors such as Fiona Shaw, Deborah Warner, David Leveaux, Benedict Andrews, Yoshi Oida, Phelim McDermott, Peter Sellars and James MacDonald.

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Appointed May 2021
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As a founder member of award-winning Boys and Girls, Ireland’s largest independently owned creative agency and a former MD of McConnells Advertising, Fiona has over 30 years’ experience as a leading professional in the advertising communications industry.

She currently operates as a marketing and communications consultant. In addition to working with clients to help them develop strategic plans, she goes into companies to help them run their business more effectively and increase profitability by looking at their P&L, ways of working and employee skill sets.

Fiona was appointed to the Transition Board of Golf Ireland in December 2018 and, in addition to being a member of the finance committee, she chaired the Branding sub-committee. She was responsible for developing the Golf Ireland brand, all collateral material and the Golf Ireland website.

Fiona was on the board of Poetry Ireland for 3 years and sits on the funding and the corporate affairs sub committees of Focus Ireland.

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Appointed March 2026

Currently the Director of Regulation and Registrar of Solicitors at the Law Society of Ireland,
Niall leads a multi-disciplinary team responsible for ensuring the Law Society meets its
statutory functions. He previously served in senior leadership roles in the Irish Aviation
Authority & the Defence Forces, including periods overseas as a United Nations
Peacekeeper, and has significant experience leading, managing and problem solving at all
levels in a complex, dynamic & operationally focused environment. He also holds an Airline Transport Pilot License and has held type-rating instructor (TRI) and type-rating examiner (TRE) ratings on a number of aircraft types. Niall is also a member of the board of the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and chairs the HEA System Development Committee.

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Appointed November 2024

Susan is a seasoned HR executive with extensive experience leading global talent functions in the technology sector. She has held key leadership roles at Cisco and Ericsson, where she built and led diverse teams focused on attracting and retaining top talent worldwide. Her career is distinguished by strategic insight, international experience, and deep expertise in human capital services.

Before her tenure at Cisco, Susan honed her skills at Korn Ferry, partnering with high-profile clients in the ICT and professional services sectors. She also served as Executive Director and Board Member at Élan IT Recruitment, where she spearheaded the company’s expansion into Europe, leading to its acquisition by Manpower Inc.

Susan’s journey began in education, where she taught Maths and Science before transitioning into talent acquisition. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science and a Higher Diploma in Education from University College Dublin.

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Appointed May 2026

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Grace von Offenberg Sweeney is an experienced financial services leader and qualified actuary.  She currently Head of Division, Insurance supervision at the Central Bank of Ireland.  She oversees large multidisciplinary teams of supervisors and actuarial experts spanning General Insurance, Life Insurance and Health Insurance sectors.  She represents the Central Bank at the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) Risk and Financial Stability Committee and sits on the Pensions Council of Ireland.  She joined the Central Bank in 2013 to lead the Actuarial Function within the Insurance Directorate.  Before the Central Bank she worked in industry in a variety of actuarial and senior finance executive roles, including Head of Finance Europe, Head of Group Internal Audit, Investment and Pricing Actuarial roles.  In these positions she led cross-functional teams of accountants, actuaries and IT specialists, advised Boards and CEOs on regulatory and risk matters.  Grace holds a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics with Actuarial Studies from University of Southampton and qualified as a fellow of the institute of Actuaries in 2008.  She recently completed the Certificate in Company Direction with the Institute of Directors (2026).

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