Kieran Harding
Kieran Harding
Executive Director, Business in the Community
About Kieran Harding
Kieran was appointed Executive Director following serving as Acting Chief Executive of Business in the Community from April 2025 to March 2026, leading the organisation and helping recruit a new CEO.
Kieran has been with Business in the Community since 1990. He took on the role of Managing Director in Northern Ireland in January 2011 and played a leading role in the organisation’s growth.
Kieran has been instrumental in driving the responsible business agenda in Northern Ireland, leading a team of 40 outstanding individuals who champion this work in Northern Ireland.
Kieran was appointed Visiting Professor in Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Ulster University in April 2025.
Kieran is also a Trustee of Sprit 2012, a UK legacy charity of the London Olympic Games.
He is a former Irish League footballer, holding coaching and managerial positions with several leading Northern Ireland football teams and is currently Chair of Cliftonville Football Club.
Kieran is married to Frances and they have two grown-up children.
Executive Director, BITC Executive Leadership Team
The Executive Leadership Team of Business in the Community (BITC) provides strategic leadership and governance for the organization. The board is responsible for setting BITC’s long-term vision, overseeing performance, and ensuring accountability in delivering its mission. Working closely with our board of directors, the executive team champions responsible business practices, drives collaboration across sectors, and supports initiatives that promote inclusive growth, environmental sustainability, and positive social impact throughout the UK.