CORK GAA announced the appointment of Denis Calnan as the new County Financial Director.
He will be responsible for financial management, control and treasury in all aspects of Cork GAA.
Calnan will report to the CEO and be responsible for providing financial information, to enable Cork GAA to achieve its strategic objective of maximizing business opportunities, while ensuring financial stability and creating a future sustainable organization.
He has a long association with the GAA, having served his Carbery Rangers club as President, PRO and currently Treasurer.
He is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years of experience in all aspects of business operations, in a variety of different industries including the renewable energy sector, the private sector and multinational organizations such as Kerry Group and EY. Calnan has a proven track record in financial management, control and reporting, having served as financial controller with GP Wood and project manager on a number of renewable energy projects.
The announcement follows an appointment process overseen by County President Marc Sheahan, Treasurer Diarmuid Gowen, Ger Lyons (Audit & Risk), Michelle McAleer (Croke Park) and CEO Kevin O’Donovan.
Welcoming the appointment, Sheehan said, “We are delighted that someone of Denis Calnan’s caliber and experience is joining the Cork GAA team.
“He brings a wealth of practical experience to this role, as well as a solid GAA background.
“On behalf of the County Cork Board of Directors, I warmly welcome Denis to the team and wish him every success in this new role.
CEO Kevin O’Donovan added: “This is another step in the right direction in stabilizing and further expanding the financial and business functions of Cork GAA.
“Denis’s appointment will serve us well in a whole range of projects, including County Council and Páirc Uí Chaoimh operations, as well as One Cork, Rebels’ Bounty and many other initiatives. “
