Collen, one of Ireland’s longest-established family-owned construction businesses, has appointed Mark McGreevy as Chief Executive Officer, signalling the next phase in the company’s growth strategy. Founded in 1810, Collen is an eighth-generation family enterprise headquartered in Dublin, renowned for delivering complex projects on time and within budget. With operations across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, the business is forecast to exceed €1.5bn in revenues and is consistently ranked among the top three building contractors in Ireland.

McGreevy, who has served as a Non-Executive Director on Collen’s board since 2024, brings over 30 years of executive experience spanning multiple sectors, including leadership roles with the Sisk Group. He has also been pivotal in the strategic growth of specialist construction services businesses Vision Built and Sensori. His appointment reflects Collen’s commitment to sustainable growth, people-centric leadership, and long-term value creation.

Neil Collen, Chair of the Board, said McGreevy’s industry expertise, alignment with the company’s family values, and deep understanding of Collen’s strategic ambitions position him to lead the business into its next chapter. McGreevy emphasised his focus on building on the company’s strong foundations, working closely with teams and shareholders to drive continued innovation, operational excellence, and expansion across Ireland and Europe.

The appointment reinforces Collen’s reputation for delivering high-quality construction solutions to a diverse client base, including multinational corporations, private companies, and state authorities. It also underlines the importance of leadership continuity and strategic stewardship in an increasingly competitive and complex construction sector.

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