Reach the right people with Chris Kane
THE VOICE OF THE IRISH IN BRITAIN SINCE 1970
Mary Kaye PARTNER, SGH MARTINEAU
HEAD OF COMMERCIAL PROJECTS, BBC Born in Co. Kildare, Chris Kane joined the BBC as Head of Corporate Real Estate and delivered a £2billion property transformation, in support of the BBC’s move to digital production. His job has included presiding over the redevelopment of BBC Broadcasting House in central London, the building of a new
Scottish headquarters at Pacific Quay in Glasgow and developing the MediaCityUK scheme at Salford Quays. Educated at Trinity College Dublin, Chris also holds an MBA from the Henley Management College, as well as a Diploma in Project Management from the College of Estate Management.
Gerry Keany
Based in Birmingham, Mary was born and educated in Limerick. Today, she leads the family law team and is head of the private capital group at SGH Martineau, where she is known as “the name to note”. She is a highly respected family law practitioner who joined SGH Martineau LLP as a partner in 2006.
Mary came to Britain in 1977 but still visits family in Ireland several times a year. She enjoys driving around the country and, as a self-confessed foodie, enjoys seeking out the best culinary experiences she can find.
Harry Keogh COUTTS, MANAGING DIRECTOR
FOUNDER, CARA STATIONERY AND OFFICE SUPPLIES Gerry Keany was educated at the Institute of Technology in Sligo and at University College Dublin. Gerry has been at the forefront of the stationery and office supplies business for over 16 years. Based in Harrow, the company serves the whole of Britain, from Edinburgh to Cardiff, supplying a range of office supplies — even down to that vital office lubricant,
coffee. Gerry is a member of the Irish International Business Network, a supporter of community events and a fan of London Irish Rugby Club. Recently Cara Stationery was proud to sponsor the prizes at a “Ryder Cup” style game of golf in aid of the Lighthouse Benevolent Fund.
Stephen Keogh PARTNER, WILLIAM FRY
Harry Keogh has worked in the banking industry for 26 years, including a number of senior roles in international banking. In 1995, he was appointed Head of Retail Banking for Personal and Small Business customers for the RBS branch network in London. Harry founded and launched RBS Private Banking in 1999 and in 2004 became Managing Director of NatWest Private Banking.
In November 2009, Harry joined Coutts as Chairman of the Managing Partners of Coutts UK and Managing Partner for the client groups for Sports & Entertainment and Landed Estates. Harry is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers and attended Harvard Business School on The General Management Programme.
Colm Kelleher PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL SECURITIES, MORGAN STANLEY
As partner and head of William Fry’s London office, Dublinborn Stephen is an accomplished lawyer specialising in private equity and venture capital work. He spent eight years in the US and one of his career highlights involved acting for a client who, over a five year period, acquired,
then sold, then re-acquired the same media business, making a significant profit along the way. “I am looking forward to the day they decide to sell it again!” he jokes. In his spare time Stephen enjoys a wide range of hobbies including music, sport and reading.
Joe Kelliher
Originally from Bandon in Co. Cork, Colm Kelleher — a graduate of Oxford University — has served as the President of Institutional Securities for Morgan Stanley since January 2013. He joined Morgan Stanley in 1989 having served four years at one of the world’s most prestigious
accountancy firms, Arthur Anderson in London. Former roles include executive vice president, co-president of institutional securities, chief financial officer and co-head of strategic planning. He has been director at Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc since 2011. Colm is one of nine children and spent his teenage years living in Warrington.
Louise Kennedy FASHION DESIGNER
LIFE PRESIDENT, KELLIHER INSURANCE GROUP A rebrand earlier this year saw The Kerry Group change its name to the Kelliher Insurance Group. An insurance and financial services company, it was established in 1986 by Joe Kelliher and soon became one of the most successful independent insurance brokers in England. Joe began working in the City of London, starting as messenger boy at L. Hammond & Co, in 1965, and began his own company 21 years
later. Today he is the lifetime president of Kelliher Insurance Group. A keen sportsman, Joe’s earlier sporting achievements have now given way to golfing. He is also a keen supporter of Chelsea FC and London Irish Rugby Club.
Brendan Kerr
Louise Kennedy is internationally recognised as one of Ireland’s most successful fashion designers. Her very first collection was bought by Ireland’s flagship luxury department store, Brown Thomas, which continues to stock the brand 30 years later. Mary Robinson, the first Irish female President, commissioned Louise to design her inauguration outfit in 1990 and she continued to dress the president during her time in office. Other supporters include Angelica
Huston, Meryl Streep and Beyoncé. In the mid 90’s Louise joined the British Fashion Council. In 2011, she launched the Louise Kennedy Bridal Room. 2013 marked 30 years in business and the launch of the ‘Kennedy Bag’ and Louise’s first signature fragrance. In April, Louise was one of the chosen designers to dress Sabina Higgins, wife of President Higgins, during the state visit to Britain.
Andy Kerman SENIOR PARTNER, KERMAN & CO
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, KELTBRAY Brendan Kerr is owner and chief executive officer of Keltbray — a specialist engineering, construction, decommissioning and environmental services business — and has overall responsibility, its strategic direction. Under his leadership Keltbray has developed into a company priding itself on its engineering prowess and commitment to sustainability, with a
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dedication to preserving historical heritage through complex engineering schemes. And its demolition work at Bishopsgate in London, incorporating advanced archaeological excavation, underlines this ethos. Currently, Keltbray’s projects range from the demolition of the Heygate Estate in London to nuclear decommissioning work at Magnox’s Trawsfynydd Nuclear Power Station in North Wales.
Both founding partners at Kerman & Co have Irish roots. Andy Kerman’s mother is from Wexford. Both he and Managing Partner Daniel O’Connell founded the firm in 1998. Prior to this, he and Daniel had worked together as partners in Forsyte Kerman, a firm founded by Andy’s father, Isidore Kerman, in 1927. Andy completed
his law degree at King’s College London and was admitted as a solicitor in 1971. During a long career in the law he has advised heads of state, entrepreneurs and people from all walks of life in Britain and abroad on a wide range of contentious and non contentious matters, both in relation to their business and personal affairs.