Chadwicks Group, Ireland’s leading builders’ merchanting company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Eimear O’Reilly as HR Director of Chadwicks Group. As HR Director for Chadwicks Group, and as a member of the organisation’s Senior Leadership Team, Eimear will lead the company’s people strategy.
In the role, Eimear will shape and deliver a forward-looking strategy that supports the company’s ongoing transformation and growth ambitions. She will lead initiatives to enhance the employee experience, strengthen talent pipelines and build organisational capability, ensuring Chadwicks Group is equipped to meet the evolving needs of its colleagues, customers and wider market.
Eimear brings over 20 years of extensive experience in Human Resources, organisational development and people strategy across a wide range of sectors, including financial services, insurance and mobile technology. Her career spans leadership roles with well-known brands such as Allianz Ireland Insurance, Bank of Scotland, AIB, Meteor Mobile and Vodafone, as well as senior positions in global operational and engineering environments.
Most recently, Eimear served as HR Director with Allied Universal, following a successful five-and-a-half-year tenure with Hilti Fastening Systems. Throughout her career, she has delivered significant achievements in organisational development, talent management, employee engagement and change leadership. She is also a qualified business coach, an experienced mediator, and currently serves as a Director of Positive2Work Skillnet Ireland, contributing to national workforce development initiatives.
Speaking on the appointment, Patrick Atkinson, CEO, Chadwicks Group, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Eimear to the Senior Leadership Team at Chadwicks Group. Her deep experience across HR, organisational development and people management will play a crucial role as we continue to invest in our colleagues and shape the future of the business. Eimear’s strategic insight and strong focus on developing high-performing teams align closely with our ambition to deliver an exceptional customer experience and support our growth plans across Ireland.”
Speaking on her appointment, Eimear O’Reilly, HR Director, Chadwicks Group, commented:
“I am delighted to be joining Chadwicks Group at such an important stage in its growth journey. Chadwicks’ strong reputation, values-driven culture and commitment to developing colleagues aligns closely with my professional principles and experience. I am excited to contribute to the next chapter of Chadwick Group’s success.”
