David Byrne

David Byrne is Managing Director of Lisney Sotheby's International Realty, where he leads the residential division and continues to oversee its strategic growth and market leadership. David is an expert in premium home sales with over twenty years of experience in selling high-profile properties in both Dublin and London.

He has led Lisney Residential Sales since 2014, where his invaluable market knowledge has ensured the continued growth of the division. David served as Managing Director of Lisney from 2020 to 2026, during which time he oversaw the strategic management, growth and organisation of the wider business. David has been involved in a number of high-profile sales in South City Dublin and has particular expertise in Dublin 4 and Dublin 6, where he both advises and acts for clients in the acquisition of both residential homes and residential investment properties. David regularly advises on the valuation of individual and multi-unit residential developments for lending institutions and NAMA.

David brings with him an enviable track record in the sale and acquisition of fine homes and estates throughout Ireland, notably handling the sale of Abbeyleix Estate to the Collison brothers and Luggala Estate in Wicklow for the Guinness family.

Education

David holds a BA in Psychology from University College Dublin and a BSc in Property Studies from Technological University Dublin (formerly Dublin Institute of Technology). He completed Post Graduate Study in Leading Professional Service Firms at Harvard Business School in 2018. He is an associate member of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Career history

• 2001–2010: Residential Sales Specialist at Lisney
• 2010–2011: Sales Negotiator at Marsh & Parsons (London)
• 2011–2014: Divisional Director of Residential Sales at Lisney
• 2014–2020: Director at Lisney, specializing in high-end residential properties in Dublin
• 2020–2026: Managing Director of Lisney
• 2022–Present: Managing Director of Lisney Sotheby's International Realty

What David Byrne could bring to his current role at Lisney Sotheby's International Realty: With his 25+ years of property market experience, successful track record managing Lisney during its Sotheby's International Realty affiliation launch, and expertise in high-value estate sales, Byrne brings proven business development acumen and deep client relationships to scale the residential luxury market. His Harvard Business School education in leading professional service firms positions him to strengthen operational excellence and cultivate premium client experiences across the global Sotheby's network.