Coffey is delighted to announce the appointment of Eilish O’Sullivan as Head of People & Culture.
Eilish brings over two decades of strategic HR leadership experience across MedTech, pharmaceuticals, and professional services, joining Coffey following a distinguished 19-year career with Medtronic. Throughout her career, she has led large-scale people transformations, including Greenfield site launches, organisational design, global talent initiatives, and workforce strategy across Ireland, EMEA, and the US.
Recognised for her ability to align business priorities with people outcomes, Eilish has built inclusive, high-performing workplaces by combining analytical rigour with a deep understanding of culture and leadership. Her expertise spans organisation development and transformation, leadership capability building, and talent and succession planning, all of which will play an essential role as Coffey continues its growth journey.
A Leadership Approach That Aligns with Coffey’s Values
At Coffey, our values Do the Right Thing, Do it Better, Do it Together guide how we work, lead, and grow. They reflect integrity, continuous improvement, and teamwork; principles central to Eilish’s leadership philosophy.
Her approach is grounded in building organisations where people grow, leaders lead with purpose, and a strong, values-based culture powers business success. With a postgraduate qualification in Organisation Development and Transformation from the Irish Management Institute and a background in accountancy, Eilish brings both strategic insight and commercial acumen to the role.
Supporting Coffey’s Growth Journey
Coffey’s growth strategy is built on a clear purpose Enhancing Communities through Engineering Excellence and a vision to be the company that clients trust, people choose, and communities rely on. With a revenue of €140 million in 2024 and a target of €500 million by 2035, Coffey’s expansion is driven by excellence in Energy, Water, Transport, and Civil Engineering sectors.
As the company scales, fostering an engaged, collaborative, and values-driven workforce is key. Eilish’s leadership will be central to strengthening culture, advancing talent development, and embedding a people-first mindset across the organisation.
“Engineering tomorrow’s infrastructure requires not only technical excellence but also a strong, connected team,” says Odran Madden, CEO. “Eilish brings a wealth of experience in building high-performance cultures. Her perspective and leadership will be instrumental as we continue to grow while staying true to our values.”
Building the Future Together
At Coffey, people are at the heart of everything we do. From engineering sustainable energy solutions to delivering vital water and civil infrastructure, our success depends on the talent, integrity, and collaboration of our teams.
Eilish’s appointment reflects our continued commitment to empowering our people, creating an environment where everyone can contribute, develop, and thrive.
Please join us in welcoming Eilish O’Sullivan to Coffey and wishing her every success as she leads our People & Culture team into this next exciting chapter of growth.
