New CEO points to Cork’s potential to become a stronger competitor with Dublin.
GJ Moloney, the Cork and Dublin based legal firm, has announced two senior appointments. Kieran Coveney has been appointed CEO and Jerry Canty has been appointed Joint Managing Partner, with specific responsibility for the Cork office. Gerald Moloney, who manages the Dublin office, is the other Joint Managing Partner. Kieran Coveney was Head of Business Banking for Bank of Ireland in Cork for many years prior to joining G J Moloney.
Commenting on the appointments, Gerald Moloney said: “These appointments are strategically important for the Firm as we develop and grow the business across our corporate and private client disciplines. We are taking the opportunity to build on our strong presence in Cork and our long established and growing presence in Dublin. Kieran’s appointment as CEO is a new departure for a legal firm which typically in Ireland has a lawyer at the helm. His experience in business banking and senior management positions will bring a new dynamic to the practice and will enhance our ability to service our clients and drive the business. His expertise and market knowledge will undoubtedly assist our growth ambitions.”
He continued: “Jerry has operated in the Cork market for many years building a successful property practice in the firm as well as establishing a strong reputation for delivery. I look forward to working closely with Kieran and Jerry to significantly expand our practice in both Cork and Dublin”
Commenting on his appointment Kieran Coveney said: “I’m joining G J Moloney as CEO at a time when the regional economy is demonstrating significant signs of improvement. The greater Cork area currently has a catchment population of 500,000. This could grow to 650,000 within 25 years as Census 2016 indicates a further acceleration in the national population. Cork will benefit exponentially from the wide diversity of indigenous, national and multi-national businesses, increased investment in our third level colleges and enhanced access through our port, airport and improved motorway network. The region has the potential to become an even stronger competitor to Dublin for talent, investment, facilities and quality of life. This is in the national interest because the incessant pull towards Dublin is definitely not sustainable for current and future generations.”
He concluded: “I’m looking forward to working with the team at G J Moloney. We have a clear ambition to support the Cork business community across all of our specialist areas in tandem with growing our private client base”.
The Firm has also announced that Munster Rugby Captain and Irish and Lions player Peter O’Mahony has become an Ambassador for G J Moloney.