A leading executive search firm is seeking a Chief Executive Officer for a prominent airport group in County Clare, Ireland. The ideal candidate will possess strategic leadership experience, a proven track record in stakeholder management, and a strong commitment to sustainable growth. Responsibilities include driving economic growth, developing relationships, and ensuring effective operational excellence. This full-time executive role in the airlines and aviation industry offers an opportunity to significantly impact the region's economic landscape. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Join to apply for the Chief Executive Officer role at Korn Ferry Korn Ferry is delighted to be working with The Shannon Airport Group in the appointment of their next Chief Executive Officer. Shannon Airport, strategically located on Ireland’s beautiful West Coast, with easy access to the UK, Europe and the US, is not just a gateway to the world but also a hub of economic activity. The Shannon Airport Group (the Group), which owns and operates Shannon Airport, is dedicated to facilitating international trade and tourism by providing seamless connectivity and state-of-the-art infrastructure. In addition to managing the Airport, the Group also runs a thriving commercial property business, which offers a range of services and facilities to businesses seeking to establish or expand their operations in Shannon and across the Midwest of Ireland. With a focus on promoting sustainability and innovation, the Group plays a vital role in driving growth and development for the region and beyond. Shannon Airport is Ireland’s premier international gateway on the West Coast, offering world-class airport infrastructure and facilities. It offers travelers a seamless travel experience; competitive route incentive schemes to airlines and uncongested operations both on the ground and in the air for carriers. Shannon Airport serves destinations to the US, UK and Europe as well as providing full US Pre Clearance for transatlantic passengers. The Group’s property portfolio consists of 3,300 acres, and 3.5 million sq. feet of buildings that accommodate the largest business parks outside of Dublin. Spread over 600 acres the Shannon Airport Business Park is home to over 300 companies employing 10,000 operating in diverse sectors like Aviation, MedTech, CAV technologies and Logistics. THE OPPORTUNITY The Board wishes to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer who will continue to pursue the Group’s ambition of driving economic growth for the region by creating opportunities in aviation and property development that will continue to fuel the thriving and commercial environment in which it operates. Candidates for this position will be sourced through both advertising and executive search processes. To apply for this position, please submit a covering letter and CV to shannon@kornferry.com for the attention of Deirdre O’Shaughnessy, Senior Client Partner, Korn Ferry. Only applications comprising a covering letter and CV will be considered. The closing date for applications is 17.00 on Wednesday 7th January 2026. Please Note: Any enquiries relating to this role received between 23rd December 2025 and 4th January 2026 will be responded to on the 5th of January 2026. THE ROLE Key Responsibilities Collaborate with the Board to ensure delivery of the current strategy and to develop the longer-term strategy that will continue to drive the Group’s success. Provide accurate, timely and transparent reporting on financial reporting, operational risks, and strategic initiatives to the Board and Shareholder. Build strong relationships at government level to positively influence long term policy issues, in particular growth. Develop a plan for the Group’s expansion that is affordable, financeable and deliverable. Develop the Group’s reputation and brand by building trusted and effective relationships with government, media, airlines and other key stakeholders. Represent the Group’s interests in discussions on legislation, funding, and regulatory frameworks, providing informed input to shape favorable outcomes. Drive sustainable growth of all business units, including encouraging both domestic and international carriers and businesses to utilize Shannon’s worldclass facilities. Protect the long-term value of the Group against threats including competition, economic volatility and climate change and take advantage of opportunities such as technology. Ensure all significant risks – operational, financial, safety, security, environmental and reputational – are identified, assess and managed effectively. Guarantee adherence to aviation safety regulations, cybersecurity standards, and environmental obligations, while proactively addressing emerging risks. Lead and inspire all colleagues to build a high-performance culture. Ensure diverse talent pipelines and effective succession plans are developed. Evaluate and monitor organizational performance to ensure effectiveness of operating plans by ensuring risks and contingencies are fully considered. Ensure effective internal controls, management information and systems are in place. THE CANDIDATE Strategic Leadership : Experience of leading a business of comparable scale and complexity, developing and delivering strategies that drive Shareholder value and future growth that has a wider economic impact. A track record of operating effectively at Board level. People Leadership : Excellent leadership skills with a track record of having built effective succession plans and developed talent. Functional Knowledge : Extensive commercial and operational experience gained in a high-pressured environment. Stakeholder Management : Demonstrable ability to successfully manage a broad range of external stakeholders, for example, local business and communities, government, regulators and media. The ability to build effective internal relationships with service providers, unions and the wider employee community is also critical. Experience as the primary spokesperson for the organization by representing the organization at industry events and media engagements would be advantageous. Policy Development : Experience of influencing and shaping change at a regional or national level. Sector Knowledge : Previous experience operating in a sector with similar dynamics, for example where there are similar health and safety critical issues, or infrastructure asset at the heart of a community. Experience in one or more of the following areas is also desirable: Working within a similar governance and/or ownership structure. Regulated or transport industry experience, for example within an Airport or Airline. An understanding of the aviation industry, in particular how airlines operate. An understanding of the Irish political eco-system. SKILLS / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Passion, commitment and enthusiasm for the mission and values of the Group, with a strong social purpose. The ability to articulate a vision for the future that builds on the Group’s current strengths and identifies new opportunities for growth. Excellent strategic thinking with the ability to deal with high levels of complexity and ambiguity and make effective trade-offs. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to actively listen, to manage numerous conflicting priorities, and to influence others to work in partnership to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. A leadership style based on integrity and trust, with the ability to foster relationships, inspire and lead others through change, and bring different points of view together. An affinity with the region and/or the importance of Shannon as a key factor in Ireland’s economic development. Calm under pressure, with the composure, adaptability and perseverance necessary to face challenges, along with the ability to risk assess, evaluate options and prioritize. People-centric and customer-focused. An authentic leader with low ego, high integrity, hard-working and committed to public service. A demonstrable affinity for, and commitment to, supporting the Irish business community to be the best it can be. Resilient and able to deal with significant pressure particularly in crisis situations. Seniority level Executive Employment type Full-time Job function Management Industries Airlines and Aviation #J-18808-Ljbffr
Purpose of the Role The Senior Business Analyst will play a key role in supporting both pre-discovery and delivery phases of the nCino Commercial Credit Management (CCM) module. The role focuses on defining clear, actionable business requirements aligned to commercial lending risk and Early Warning needs, ensuring successful implementation across Credit, Risk and Lending functions. Key Responsibilities Gather, analyse and document CCM requirements from Credit, Risk and Lending stakeholders. Define Early Warning indicators, scenarios and monitoring use cases. Translate lending and credit risk processes into clear user stories, process flows and acceptance criteria. Support project teams with scope definition, refinement and backlog prioritisation. Assist in planning and executing UAT activities, ensuring business needs are met throughout CCM implementation. Collaborate closely with technology teams, product owners and SMEs in an Agile delivery environment. Contribute to risk, issue and dependency management throughout the delivery lifecycle. Key Experience Required Strong commercial lending and credit risk experience within a Banking or Financial Services environment. Proven experience defining Early Warning, monitoring or credit-risk-related requirements. Solid business analysis experience within platform, workflow or digital change programmes. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including working with user stories, backlogs and sprints. Experience working on large transformation programmes, ideally within lending or credit workflow systems (nCino experience beneficial but not essential). Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work across multiple senior business functions. About Korn Ferry Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Analyst Industries Banking #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading organizational consulting firm in Dublin seeks a Senior Business Analyst to support the nCino Commercial Credit Management module. The role involves gathering requirements, defining risk indicators, and collaborating in an Agile environment. Applicants should have a strong background in commercial lending and credit risk, along with proven business analysis skills. This is a contract position at the mid-senior level. #J-18808-Ljbffr
