View event media coverage HERE Investment returns on Irish commercial property have been among the highest across all asset classes globally for two consecutive years. Current investment opportunities in Ireland will be highlighted and discussed. Lead industry members will speak at the event and the IDA has been requested to participate to place Ireland on the map for those unfamiliar with the region.
Speakers and Content:
- Investment opportunities in the Irish property market and investment outlook by sector: John Moran, Managing Director, Jones Lang LaSalle (Dublin)
- The role of international private equity in Ireland's current economic resurgence: Tom Kerrigan, Director, Davy Investment Fund Services
- Ireland in context: Gerard Whitty, Ireland's Investment & Development Agency
Q&A Featuring: Tom Berrigan, Davy Investment Fund Services
Michael Walshe, Partner at Kennedys Law
Colin MacDonald, CEO Fine Grain Property
Niall O'Connor, Baker Anderson Asset Management
Speaker Profiles
Mr. John Moran, CEO, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is an international professional services and investment management firm which offers specialised real estate services, with annual fee revenue of $4.7 billion and gross revenue of $5.4 billion. It has more than 230 corporate offices and operates in 80 countries. It has a global workforce of approximately 58,000. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. JLL Ireland was established in 1964 and provides a full service offering across all aspects of Irish real estate. Mr. John Moran is an international director of Jones Lang LaSalle and managing director of JLL Ireland. He is a qualified chartered valuation surveyor and has been in practice for 29 years. He joined JLL in 1986 and has had various roles within the company. He was appointed managing director in January 2009 and is still the lead director for the investment department. His day-to-day role, alongside running the business, is advising on the acquisition and disposal of investment properties on behalf of pension funds, life assurance companies, financial institutions, receivers, private investors, property companies and high net worth individuals.
Mr. Tom Berrigan, Director, Davy Investment Fund Services Mr Tom Berrigan (Irish Resident) has over 25 years experience in the financial services industry and has extensive knowledge in the area of regulated funds. Tom joined Davy in 1999 and was appointed to the board in 2006. He is a director of Davy Investment Fund Services.Tom is a qualified financial adviser and a member of the Irish Stock Exchange and of the Institute of Bankers. His current activities include providing advice with regard to the regulatory, structuring and management aspects of Irish regulated investment funds. Tom is a Certified Investment Fund Director through the Institute of Bankers in Dublin. Prior to joining Davy, Tom worked at a director level with Alexander & Alexander and The Aon Group.
Mr. Gerard Whitty, Director ASEAN and Taiwan, IDA Ireland (Singapore) Gerard Whitty was appointed Director of the Investment & Development Agency of Ireland (IDA) office in Singapore in December 2013 with responsibility for investments from the ASEAN region and Taiwan. The role involves working in close partnership with C-level executives and senior management of ASEAN and Taiwanese companies to promote Ireland as an investment location, and develop solutions and assist them to set-up and grow their businesses from Ireland into Europe and beyond. Gerard's experience in Asia spans over 10 years, working in a variety of senior sales and business development roles in Hong Kong, Beijing, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta. Prior to moving to Asia, Gerard worked in the trade show, exhibition and conference industry in France and the United Kingdom.
Bookings: Member tickets: $50 Non-member tickets: $70 Table package (8): $500 For table bookings, please contact ed@irishchamber.com.sg 
