I-RES names Orla Keegan head of Investor Relations

Rental housing provider Irish Residential Properties REIT (I-RES) has named Orla Keegan as its new head of Investor Relations.

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Keegan brings over two decades of experience in investor relations, capital markets, corporate communications, and financial reporting. She has advised executive teams and boards of publicly traded companies in both Ireland and Australia.

In her new position, Orla will be responsible for I-RES's investor relations strategy and engagement. She will collaborate with the executive team and Board to improve relationships with shareholders, analysts, and the broader investment community.

Before joining I-RES, Orla was the head of Investor Relations at FINEOS Corporation since 2019, where she managed global investor relations for the ASX-listed software company. Prior to FINEOS, she was an executive director and head of the Sydney Office at Market Eye, a investor relations and financial communications advisory firm in AustraliaEarlier in her career, Orla worked in investor relations and regulatory reporting at Macquarie Group and started her professional journey at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Dublin.

Eddie Byrne, CEO of I-RES REIT, said: “Orla’s combination of investor relations, strategic communications and listed company experience, together with her understanding of capital markets, will be a significant asset to I-RES. With residential investment activity increasing and market conditions becoming more supportive of growth, she joins at an exciting time for the business.”

Commenting on her appointment, Orla Keegan said: “I am delighted to join I-RES at such an important stage in the Company’s development. I-RES has established itself as Ireland’s leading provider of professionally managed rental accommodation, with a high-quality portfolio, a strong operating platform and a clear strategy for delivering sustainable long-term value.”