Meet the team

Kieran Mulvey was Chief Executive of the Labour Relations Commission since its inception in 1991 and subsequently took on the role of Director General of the Workplace Relations Commission in 2015, retiring in June 2016.

John Murray has worked for over 25 years in leadership roles within a variety of industry sectors nationally and internationally including start up technology, product distribution, professional services, manufacturing and corporate finance.

Padraig McKeon has worked for over 25 years as a leader, advisor and manager in the corporate communications industry. During that time he has worked closely with a broad range of Ireland’s leading business and public sector organisations.

Derek McKay, BBS, Chartered MCIPD, is an experienced Human Resource and Employment Law practitioner who has worked extensively in the private, not-for-profit and public sectors.

Katie Ridge, Chartered MCIPD, Barrister at Law, has practical Human Resource experience combined with substantial employment law knowledge and workplace investigation know how. She has supported many Organisations by providing practical legal and professional advice and guidance.

Tommy Cummins advises Adare Human Resource Management clients on significant and large scale industrial relations issues. Tommy regularly represents Organisations in the Workplace Relations Commission and the Labour Court.

Catherine’s role is to oversee the effective management of all the Adare Human Resource Management client work and HR projects not only from a quality perspective, but to ensure the effective delivery of the work and client satisfaction.