What
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Extraordinary outcomes require bold vision and strength of conviction. We continually challenge ourselves to transcend the ordinary; to bring excellence to everything we do. We strive to deliver architecture that enhances our cities; to create places that inspire; and to make built environments greener, smarter and healthier under our long-term stewardship.
Our destinations have been commended for exceptional architectural design because we stay true to our vision and principles. We have led the way in sensitive urban regeneration and best-in-class development, and continue to positively impact the cities in which we work.
We push boundaries and we never give up on our ambition to create memorable places.
In The Spotlight
Our
Performance
Convention Centre Dublin
We delivered the world’s first carbon neutral convention centre, one of the city’s most iconic buildings in Dublin Docklands.
Meta EMEA HQ Dublin
We secured the second largest letting in the history of the Irish State, and have constructed one of the greenest office buildings in Europe at Fibonacci Square, Ballsbridge.
Spencer Place Residential
We have delivered one of the first purpose built multifamily schemes in Dublin Docklands. Spencer Place's 393 units are leased and expertly managed by Ronan Group's residential platform Libra Living.
Salesforce Tower Dublin
We have built the greenest Salesforce Tower in the world, which represents the largest office letting ever in the Irish market.
Codling Wind Park
We conceived Ireland’s largest offshore wind farm, poised to be Ireland’s largest ever foreign direct investment.
Westin & Ritz-Carlton
We introduced to Ireland two of the world’s leading luxury hotel brands.
€375 million
We transacted the first commercial real estate securities (CMBS) deal in Ireland.
Urban Regeneration Specialists
We delivered Ireland’s largest urban regeneration project at Spencer Dock, and secured the largest planning permission ever granted in Central London at Battersea Power Station.
Champions of Sustainability
We have a 40-year track record in forestry and renewable energy investments, and delivering world-leading green buildings.
Track Record
Making
1980s
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The Temple Bar Hotel is among the first of many development deals, kickstarting the area’s transformation from a former bus depot into Dublin’s main tourist quarter.
The historic Boland’s Bakery is reimagined as the Treasury Building, landing Ireland’s National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) as its first tenant.
Forestry investments mark a new move into green investing.
Treasury Holdings is co-founded by John Ronan in 1989.
1990s
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The group expands its clean energy investments with the development of onshore wind projects such as Arigna Wind Farm, among others.
Percy Exchange office and apartment scheme developed by Ronan Group at Percy Place, Dublin 4, in 1991. The 5-storey office building overlooking the Grand Canal is held in our investment portfolio.
Joint venture with GE Capital leads to Hermes portfolio acquisition of 11 UK properties comprising office, retail and industrial assets in 1997, including the distinctive Tolworth Tower, Kingston on Thames.
Temple Chambers, Burlington Road, Dublin 4 developed in the early 1990’s and leased to Top 5 legal firm, Matheson. The distinctive six-storey office building is now home to leading law firm Addleshaw Goddard.
Construction commences on the 5-star Westin Hotel at College Green following a multi-year, multi-property site assembly on a key Dublin city centre site next to Trinity College.
Ireland’s largest offshore wind farm off the coast of Greystones, known as Codling Wind Park, is set in motion with Foreshore Licences secured in 1999.
2000s
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Real Estate Opportunities plc (REO) lists on the London Stock Exchange in 2001, with Ronan Group as a substantial shareholder.
In 2001, REO secures Vodafone for Central Park, Leopardstown. At 263,000 sq ft the deal represents the single largest pre-let ever secured in the Irish market.
Connaught House, a nine-storey, Grade A modern office building with a dramatic presence on prestigious Burlington Road is launched to market in 2004.
In 2005, Ronan Group establishes a major presence in China with the creation of China Real Estate Opportunities (CREO) and its listing on AIM.
REO purchases London’s iconic Battersea Power Station and its surrounding lands for £400m in 2006.
The 5-star Ritz-Carlton Hotel opens on the grounds of the historic Powerscourt Estate in Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow in 2007.
In 2007, Ronan Group enters into a public-private partnership agreement joint venture with the Irish Government to design, build and operate The Convention Centre Dublin.
In 2007, China Real Estate Opportunities (CREO) raises £259m, giving it an initial market value of £298m.
Alto Vetro, the skinny scraper in Dublin’s Grand Canal Docks, wins the premier award for housing from the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI).
2010s
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Ronan Group JV delivers the world’s first carbon neutral convention centre, The Convention Centre Dublin, with a design life of 100 years.
REO together with world-renowned architect Rafael Viñoly masterplans 8.5 million square feet at Battersea Power Station, including 3,700 residential units, as part of the largest planning permission ever achieved in Central London.
REO-developed Montevetro, Dublin’s tallest commercial office building and catalyst for the creation of the city’s tech hub, Silicon Docks, is sold to Google for €100m.
CREO, now known as Forterra and listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange, wins the ‘The 7th Outstanding China Enterprise Awards’ for two consecutive years, and claims the award of ‘Asia’s Best Real Estate Trust’.
Forterra is one of the largest western real estate companies in China with assets worth €1.5 billion including The Place, Shanghai and Beijing Logistics Park. The business is sold to Nan Fung in 2013.
In 2014, a consortium headed by Ronan Group purchases Burlington House. German asset manager Union Investment forward funds the redevelopment and the resulting Vertium building, spanning 172,000 sq ft, is fully leased to Amazon in 2016.
Ronan Group is chosen by state rail agency CIE as development partner for a 22-storey mixed-use building at Tara Street railway station in Dublin 2.
In 2016, Ronan Group is the successful bidder for lands at Spencer Dock and plans are taken forward for the scheme to be known as Spencer Place.
Ronan Group buys the former AIB Bankcentre HQ in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 on 3.7 acres and in 2016 achieves planning permission for the 370,000 sq ft Fibonacci Square office scheme.
In September 2018, Ronan Group acquires the 4.6-acre Project Waterfront, the last remaining waterfront development site in the North Dublin Docklands.
Ronan Group leases the entirety of Fibonacci Square to Meta as its new EMEA HQ campus in December 2018, the largest pre-let ever achieved in the Irish market at the time.
Ronan Group secures Salesforce in January 2019 for the entire 430,000 sq ft office component of Spencer Place, eclipsing the Meta pre-let as the largest ever achieved in the Irish market.
In the same month Ronan Group announces the leasing of the 4-star+ Samuel Hotel adjacent to the Salesforce campus at Spencer Place to Dalata plc, Ireland’s largest hotel operator.
2020s
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The Treasury Building sells for €120 million to Google in early 2020 in a further expansion of their Silicon Docks campus.
Ronan Group sells most of its shareholding in Codling Wind Park to EDF Renewables.
Drogheda Port selects Ronan Group as development partner for the creation of a new multi-billion euro deepwater port to be located north of Bremore Head in County Meath.
NAMA confirms a consortium, led by Ronan Group, as its joint venture partner for the development of the Irish Glass Bottle site in Ringsend, Dublin 4. Planning consent is in place for 3,800 residential units and 1 million sq ft of commercial space.
In 2022, Ronan Group delivered the greenest Salesforce Tower in the world when it completed and handed over its 430,000 sq. ft. scheme at Spencer Place to Salesforce. This is the largest pre-let building in the history of the Irish State.
In 2022, Ronan Group completed the redevelopment of the former AIB Bankcentre in Ballsbridge to deliver the second largest Meta campus in the world. This is the second largest pre-let building in Ireland.
In 2023, Ronan Group began the construction of Citibank's new European HQ at its Waterfront Site.
Asset Management
PROACTIVE STRATEGIES
Ronan Group owns and manages a significant leased investment portfolio of prime commercial real estate assets in Dublin.
Dublin 1, 2 and 4 boast the highest concentration of our office assets, most of which were developed by us. Three prime holdings on Grafton Street, Ireland’s premier shopping street, which ranks consistently in the top 20 shopping streets globally are part of this portfolio.
Our average ownership tenure of these assets is 22 years, in which time our leasing strategy has successfully secured leading national and international retailers, pharmaceutical, banking, aviation, legal and professional services firms.
Our average ownership tenure of these assets is 22 years, in which time our leasing strategy has successfully secured leading national and international retailers, pharmaceutical, banking, aviation, legal and professional services firms.
Our Team
Driving
Innovation
John Ronan
Chairman
John founded Ronan Group Real Estate (RGRE) in the 1970s. A chartered accountant by profession, he has been active in the real estate business for more than 40 years.
John has floated real estate investment and development businesses on the London and Singapore Stock Exchanges. Over the course of his career he has gained a deserved reputation for delivering buildings of the highest standards of design, quality and sustainability and is responsible for more than 50 best-in-class HQ office buildings in the Irish market alone.
Rory Williams
Chief Executive Officer
Rory was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Ronan Group in 2019. He was a solicitor and partner in the corporate and commercial department of Arthur Cox, before serving as general counsel of Treasury Holdings, Ireland’s largest property developer, and as chief legal officer of Ervia, Ireland’s state-owned gas and water utility.
Rory has been involved in many major real estate projects, including Spencer Dock and Battersea Power Station. He was one of the founders and directors of Forterra Trust, a leading real estate developer in China, which was listed on AIM and subsequently on the Singapore Stock Exchange.
Jodie Ronan
Director
Jodie is a real estate professional with over 15 years of experience in the Irish real estate market. She is the direct support to the Chairman and CEO, and is responsible for the operations and strategy of the business.
Jodie holds a first class honours degree in Business and Legal Studies from University College Dublin, a Masters in Finance (MBS) from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School and a Masters in Real Estate (MSc) from the University of Reading.
James Ronan
Director
As a Director of Ronan Group, James is responsible for leading the group's strategic decision making processes and future growth strategies. This includes overseeing the delivery of the company’s mixed-use development portfolio of more than 10 million square feet, as well as leading the group’s strategic land use and acquisition policies.
James holds a first class honours MBA from Trinity College and a Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Property Economics. He is also a Chartered Surveyor and member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) & Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI).
John R. Ronan
Director
John has over 15 years international real estate experience in Dublin, London, Lisbon and Shanghai. He is a Director at Ronan Group, responsible for planning strategy and placemaking implementation across the development portfolio.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) from University College Dublin and a Masters in Planning and Development (MSc) from Dublin Institute of Technology.
John Savage
Director
John is a real estate professional with over 10 years’ experience in the Irish real estate market.
He is responsible for all aspects of corporate finance across the business, together with the day-to-day asset management of the investment portfolio.
John holds a law degree from Trinity College Dublin, a Masters in Real Estate (MSc) from the University of Reading, and the Islamic Finance Qualification (IFQ).
Gavin Wyley
Head of Residential
Gavin joined Ronan Group in 2020 as Head of Residential. He is responsible for the residential development portfolio and the group's participation in the Glass Bottle site. Gavin has over 20 years of property development experience.
He is a graduate of Dublin City University and a postgraduate of UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.
Eoghan Leahy
Projects Director
Eoghan has 25 years of experience in the delivery of multiple high value, complex national and international projects. He is responsible for overseeing some of our largest commercial office and mixed-use developments including Spencer Place in Dublin 1, Spencer Residential and Fibonacci Square in Dublin 4 amongst others.
Eoghan holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management (BSc) from Waterford Institute of Technology and a Diploma in Construction Law from The Law Society of Ireland. He is also a member of The Institution of Engineers of Ireland (IEI) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
Colm Kilcoyne
Financial Controller
Colm rejoined Ronan Group in March 2020 as Financial Controller, tasked with delivering the Group’s vision and maximising long-term value. He is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the group finance function, including strategic planning and execution, structuring, financing, tax planning and financial reporting.
Colm has over 15 years of experience working across several diverse corporate finance positions, including 10 years within the real estate industry. He holds an Honours degree in Accounting and is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Cian McGarry
Development Manager
Cian has over 5 years of experience in the Irish real estate market. He is a Development Manager at Ronan Group, responsible for the day-to-day management of some of Ronan Group’s largest schemes including the Treasury Annex, Waterfront South Central and the Glass Bottle site.
Cian holds a Bachelor of Science in Property Economics (BSc) from Technological University Dublin and a Diploma in Construction Law from the Law Society of Ireland.
Marcus Hayden
Development Manager
Marcus joined Ronan Group in February 2023 as a Development Assistant before being promoted to Development Manager in January 2024
Marcus aids in the management of a variety of Ronan Group sites. His responsibilities include everything from site appraisals and acquisitions to the preparation and submission of planning applications to the building out of sites and the financing of projects.
Marcus holds a Bachelors degree in Global Business (BSc) from Trinity College Dublin and a Masters degree in Economics and Strategy (MSc) from Imperial College London.
Molly Ryan
Development Assistant
Molly joined Ronan Group in September 2023 as a Development Assistant. Molly assists in various stages of the property project lifecycle for several Ronan Group developments. Her work ranges from coordinating tender submissions, preparing reports and conducting market research to analysing site appraisals and securing project funding.
Molly holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) from University College Dublin and has professional experience in KPMG. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Real Estate Development (MRED) from IE University Madrid.
Ray Price
Senior Projects Manager
Ray has over 34 years experience in the delivery of multiple high value, complex national and international projects. He was and is responsible for delivering some of our largest commercial office and mixed-use developments including Salesforce Tower, Samuel Hotel, Spencer Place Residential Apartments and currently Waterfront South Central.
Ray holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (BE) from University College Galway and a Master of Science in Offshore Engineering from (MSc) Cranfield Institute of Technology. He is a Chartered Member of Engineers Ireland, Chartered Member of the UK Institute of Civil Engineers, and European EUR ING.
Martin Hurley
Senior Projects Manager
Martin is a Senior Project Management professional with 36 years industry experience (Middle East & Eurasia 12 years, Ireland 24 years), responsible for the delivery of multiple concurrent high value complex projects within fully integrated client affiliated delivery teams. He is currently part of the Waterfront South Central project delivery team.
Martin holds a Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Building Services (BE) from Dublin Institute of Technology. He is also a member of The Institution of Engineers of Ireland (IEI).
Maurice O'Halloran
Senior Projects Manager
Maurice has over 25 years experience within the Irish construction industry, across residential, commercial and the semiconductor industry.
He is an integral part of the project management team on the Waterfront South Central Project.
Maurice holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management (BSc Hons), a Diploma in Civil Engineering (Structural Option), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Energy and Project Management.
Brian Bird
Projects Manager
Brian has over 15 years of experience in Project Management, delivering high value complex developments across a wide range of industries in various countries across the world. He is responsible for the day-to-day management of contractors and design team members to ensure the finished product fully aligns with the end user expectations and requirements.
Brian has worked with RGRE for over 5 years helping deliver projects such as Fibonacci Square and the Treasury Annex Building. He has complete knowledge of the project lifecycle taking developments through from concept / planning to final handover. Brian holds a Bachelor Degree in Engineering (BAI) from Trinity College Dublin.
Aaron Brady
Commercial Finance Manager
Aaron joined Ronan Group in June 2022 as a Commercial Analyst before being promoted to Commercial Finance Manager in 2024. He is responsible for financial modelling across all assets and acquisitions as well as being heavily involved in the business’s asset management and commercial finance functions.
Aaron has over 9 years experience working in an array of finance roles in Ireland and North America. He is a big 4 qualified accountant and a member of Chartered Accountants Ireland. Aaron holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons) from University College Dublin and a Masters in Philosophy (MA) from University College Dublin.
Ewa Lubina
Group Finance Manager
Ewa joined Ronan Group in September 2020 as a Group Accountant and was promoted to Group Finance Manager in 2024. She plays a pivotal role in overseeing the financial reporting of the group, as well as supporting the financial controller by providing analysis and insights that contribute to decision-making within the group.
Before joining RGRE, she worked as an auditor in an Irish practice with a large portfolio of clients in the property market. She holds a Masters in Real Estate Management (Msc) from the University of Economics in Katowice and is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Stephanie Le Roux
Finance Co-ordinator
Stephanie joined Ronan Group in August 2020 as Finance Co-ordinator. She is responsible for managing and overseeing financial transactions, preparing budgets, monitoring expenditure, and collaborating with key stakeholders to support the efficient financial operations of the group’s property and investment-related activities.
Stephanie’s prior experience includes working in various banking operations roles at Investec Bank, South Africa’s leading private bank and wealth manager.
She holds a degree in Management Accounting (BComm) from Stellenbosch University, a Masters in Strategic Management Accounting (Msc) from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School and is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Lauren O'Brien
Accounts Payable Assistant
Lauren joined Ronan Group in September 2023 as Accounts Payable assistant. She oversees the accounts payable function and is responsible for facilitating efficient financial transactions by accurately processing invoices, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring adherence to payment schedules. She provides support to the finance function.
Lauren is at the beginning of her career in accounting and is a part of an apprenticeship with Accounting Technicians Ireland. She studied Law and French in Technological University Dublin and was a member of the TUD Law Society.
Eimear Brennan
Executive Assistant
Eimear joined Ronan Group Real Estate in December 2023. As Executive Assistant and Office Manager, Eimear ensures the efficient day-to-day operating of the office, as well as arranging travel, organizing meetings, managing schedules, coordinating events and preparing documents.
Eimear holds a Bachelors Degree in Commerce (BComm), specialising in Human Resource Management, from the University of Ireland, Galway. She has a background in Administration and Hospitality.
Hubert Krzemieniewski
Intern
Hubert is a Finance and Development Intern, working at Ronan Group over the summer.
Hubert is currently completing a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science at Dublin City University. At Ronan Group he applies his technical skills to real-world business challenges, gaining valuable industry experience.
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