Conor Gilligan

Conor Gilligan was appointed Managing Director of Glanua's Municipal Ireland & UK division, a leading engineering company specialising in the design, build and maintenance of critical water and wastewater infrastructure in Ireland and the UK. In this role, he leads Glanua's design, development, operation and maintenance of water and wastewater projects for public authorities in both Ireland and the UK.

Gilligan is a native of Parteen, County Clare, and graduated from University College Cork before embarking on a career in the construction industry. He is a past pupil of St Munchin's College. His educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics & Economics from University College Cork (1986-1989).

Gilligan brings extensive experience and expertise to Glanua, having worked in the construction sector for over 35 years, almost 20 of which were spent as global chief executive of Roadbridge Civil Engineering Contractors. Gilligan spent thirty one years with Roadbridge Civil Engineering Contractors, departing the company at the beginning of 2022 after close to two decades as Global Chief Executive. Since finishing up with Roadbridge, Conor served as Chief Executive Officer with Derrin Group for over two years and in a principal role with GEC8 Construction Ltd for an eight month project.

Career History

• Managing Director, Municipal Ireland & UK Division, Glanua (2026–present)
• Chief Executive Officer, Derrin Group (2022–2024)
• Principal Role, GEC8 Construction Ltd (8-month project)
• Global Chief Executive, Roadbridge Civil Engineering Contractors (c. 2002–2022)

What Conor Gilligan could bring to Managing Director at Glanua: Drawing from nearly two decades leading Roadbridge as global chief executive, Gilligan brings proven expertise in managing large-scale engineering and infrastructure projects across diverse sectors. His demonstrated track record scaling complex operations, combined with his recent CEO experience at Derrin Group, positions him to drive strategic growth in Glanua's Municipal division during a period of increasing public sector investment in water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK.