Opportunity Now Board

Opportunity Now's success is dependant upon the leadership of a board of senior business people who advise on the strategic direction of the campaign.

Board Chair:
Eileen Sowney
Sales Director, First Trust Bank

Board Members:
Jackie Henry
Director in Consulting, Deloitte

Alan Best
Human Resources Director, Down Lisburn Trust

Cathy Taylor
Employee Services Manager, FG Wilson (Engineering) Ltd

Brian Hanna Chair, Local Government Staff Commission

Regina Mackin
Asistant Director of Administration (Equality), Newry & Mourne District Council

Maureen Taggart
Human Resources Director, NI Housing Executive

Jim Norris
HR Manager, Northbrook Technology of NI

Katherine James
General Manager (PFS), Northern Bank Ltd

Mary O'Kane
Head of HR, Northern Ireland Court Service

Margaret Hunter
Regional Operations Manager, Police Service of Northern Ireland

Maragret Leonard
HR Director, Queen's University Belfast

Damian McAlister
Deputy Director Human Resources, Royal Group of Hospitals

Jacqui McKee
Director: General Operations, The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

Lesley Reilly
Chair Person, Training for Women Network