Dr Gerard O’Hare
Managing Director, Parker Green International
Dr O’Hare is one of Northern Ireland's most successful property and business entrepreneurs. His property company, 'Parker Green International', manages an
extensive portfolio of Irish, UK and International developments.
He is a visiting Professor at the University of Ulster and the Harvard Graduate School of Design.
He is also Chairman of the University of Ulster Foundation; and in 2004 established a Chair in Property Development & Design at the university to promote academic excellence.
Newry born Dr O’Hare has been and remains an active supporter of the region’s economic development. He is a former President of the Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade
and was instrumental in creating Newry’s first Local Partnership in 1997, helping transform Newry from a border town into a thriving regional city.
Dr O’Hare is also a Member of the following National and International Institutions:
International Institute of Urban Design
InterTrade Ireland;
Business in the Community NI
The Prince’s Trust NI Council
Institute of Directors
Confederation of British Industry
Dr O’Hare was Chairman of Tall Ships Belfast 2009.
In June 2009 HRH Prince Charles appointed Dr O’Hare as his Ambassador for Business and Corporate Social Responsibility in Northern Ireland, in recognition of his leadership and commitment to responsible business.
In October 2009 Dr O’Hare received the Lambda Alpha Award for International Urban Affairs, which was shared with Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisory to President Barack Obama.
In January 2010 Dr O’Hare was appointed Honorary Consulate for The Republic Of Latvia in Northern Ireland.
In March 2010 Dr O’Hare was awarded the CBE by Her Majesty The Queen, in the New Years Honours List, for services to Higher Education and Urban Regeneration.
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