Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

New appointees with Davy, L&G, Law Debenture, Agria, Origin Enterprises and Mason Hayes & Curran

New roles: (top row) Giles Andrews, Lesley-Ann Morgan, Sylvia McNeece; (bottom row) Fiona Charles, John Hennessy, Anna Lundy.

Here is a selection of people starting new roles with Davy, L&G, Law Debenture, Agria, Origin Enterprises and Mason Hayes & Curran.

Giles Andrews has been appointed a non-executive director on the board at financial consultants Davy. Giles brings extensive experience in financial technology and lending, alongside strong management expertise. He has been on the Bank of Ireland Group board since 2020, and chairs the transformation oversight committee and a member of the remuneration, risk and sustainability committees. He co-founded and has been CEO and chair of online peer-to-peer lending marketplace Zopa, which launched a digital bank in 2020. He has board roles with Carwow, C Hoare & Co and Octopus Electric Vehicles. He holds a Master’s in Experimental Psychology from Oxford University, and an MBA from INSEAD.

Lesley-Ann Morgan has been appointed as global head of DC (Defined Contribution pensions) with financial services group L&G. She will report to Sarah Aitken, chief client officer, asset management. She brings more than 30 years of experience in client-facing roles, consultancy and investment management. She joins from Schroders, where she held senior roles since 2011, notably as global head of pensions and retirement. She also spent 18 years as an investment consultant and partner at Towers Watson, advising on DB and DC schemes. “I am thrilled to be joining L&G at such a pivotal time for the business and the wider pensions industry,” said Lesley-Ann.

Sylvia McNeece has joined Law Debenture, the provider of independent professional services, as its new professional trustee in Ireland. Sylvia brings extensive senior leadership, transformation, legal and regulatory experience with her to Law Debenture. She joins from Lane Clark and Peacock where she was a senior governance consultant. Prior to that, Sylvia was head of legal in the Pensions Authority for 15 years, drafting and negotiation of all pensions’ legislation. More recently, she led the project management office in the Pensions Authority, in charge of strategic planning and developing the roadmap for its transition to a forward-looking risk based supervisor under IORP II. Sylvia is also skilled in stakeholder and relationship management.

Fiona Charles has been appointed as country manager for Ireland with Agria, the pet insurance business. Effective from January 2026, she will succeed Bernard O’Sullivan, who retired this year. Fiona brings over 20 years of experience in the financial and insurance sectors, as well as being strongly committed to leadership and animal welfare. In her new position, she will lead the development of Agria’s operations in Ireland, as well as increasing brand awareness for Irish pet owners. “The opportunity to lead Agria Ireland is incredibly exciting, as it brings together everything I value in a role – leadership, strategy, and a purpose-driven culture focused on animal welfare,” said Fiona.

John Hennessy has been appointed as non-executive director and chair of agribusiness Origin Enterprises, from January. He succeeds Gary Britton, who will retire in March 2026 after three years as chair. John brings extensive leadership and governance experience, notably as chair of Dalata Hotel Group, since its IPO in 2014, as chair of CPL Resources and as a director at H&K International. He also brings legal and financial expertise from his time as a senior counsel at the Bar of Ireland, specialising in commercial law and taxation, and as a partner at Arthur Andersen. He holds a BA in Mathematics from TCD and a Barrister-at-Law degree from King's Inns.

Anna Lundy, a regulatory lawyer with Mason Hayes & Curran, has been appointed as of counsel in the life sciences and product regulatory team. She will advise across highly regulated industries with a focus on medical devices, pharma, food, and cosmetics. Anna is also a qualified solicitor-advocate in England and Wales, who represents companies under investigation or prosecution by regulators. She is also a member of the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society and the International Association of Young Lawyers. “Companies are grappling with a wave of EU regulation that brings real compliance and litigation risks. I will support clients in bringing products to market with confidence,” said Anna.