People
Lagan Investments consists of a highly experienced team of professionals, who pride themselves on their business agility, making decisions swiftly, whilst showing flexibility in structuring transactions.
Kevin Lagan
Founder
Began working in the Family Construction Business in the 1960’s and took over from his father Peter, in the early 1970’s
Built profitable Business over five decades which sold to Breedon plc in 2018
Awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Ulster, in recognition of his contribution to business activities in Northern Ireland
Served on the Board of UTV plc, Belfast International Airport and Belfast Harbour Commissioners
Paul O’Brien FCMA
Executive Chairman
paul.obrien@laganinvestments.comAppointed Executive Chairman in June 2020
Qualified Chartered Management Accountant, FCMA
Chairman and Investor with Health Sector Talent, The Armstrong Partnership and Dealgan Clothing
Non-Executive Director to Gortmullan Holdings and St Oliver's Community Centre, Ratoath
Former CEO of the Aventas Group (former Quinn Group)
Former Group Finance Director of UTV Media and IWP International plc
Hugh Taylor MBA, FRSA
Non-Executive Director
hugh.taylor@laganinvestments.comChartered Corporate Banker previously Senior Advisor - Housing & Regeneration, HSBC UK having worked in a variety of lending & credit roles with HSBC over 40 years
Specialised in real estate since 2004 and was former Regional Head of Real Estate - Continental Europe, returning to UK in 2015 to form HSBC's UK Housing Team
Sector liaison with public and trade bodies, including participation on various committees including the UK Finance - Social Housing Committee
Consultant to the Pickstock Group
Retained advisor to Baker Estates Ltd
Peter Lagan BA (Hons)
Investment Director
peter.lagan@laganinvestments.comDirector of Lagan Investments
Graduated with a BA (Hons) in Business Studies (1997)
Founder of Lagan Building Solutions (LBS) in 2002
Key member of the team in the acquisition of Welsh Slate (2007) and served on the Board of Directors
Served on the Board of Lagan Group Ltd until its sale to Breedon Group plc in 2018
John Lagan BCom (Hons)
Investment Director
john.lagan@laganinvestments.comDirector of Lagan Investments
Graduated, 1st Class Honours, Commerce (2006) and Master of Science (MSc), Real Estate (2008)
Managing Director of Lagan Homes, England Division since 2013
Co-Founder and previously served as a Board Member to the London Irish Business Society. Previously served as a Member of the Housing Strategy Board, Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership
Served on the Board of Lagan Group Ltd until its sale to Breedon Group plc in 2018
Seán McCann FCA
Investment Director
sean.mccann@laganinvestments.comDirector of Lagan Investments and responsible for overseeing the new Family Office
Graduated with BA (Hons) Accounting & Computing (1988)
Qualified as a Chartered Accountant (1990)
Previous experience with EY, Belfast and Luxembourg (1992), European Court of Auditors (1994) and Daewoo Electronic UK Ltd (1997)
Served on the Board of Lagan Group Ltd as Group Finance Director until its sale to Breedon Group plc in 2018
Gary Woods LLB
Investment & Lending Director
gary.woods@laganinvestments.comDirector of Lagan Investments and responsible for overseeing the new Family Office
Graduated with an LLB (Law & Accounting), Belfast (1993)
Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England & Wales
Previous experience with Herbert Smith, London (1994-1996) and Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, London and Hong Kong (1997-2004)
Specialised in corporate finance in the construction and property sectors
Stephen Bell MRICS
Real Estate & Lending Director
stephen.bell@laganinvestments.comDirector of Real Estate & Lending
Graduated with BSc (Hons) Estate Management (1997)
Qualified Chartered Surveyor and Member of RICS since 1999
Joined Lagan in 2003 as Managing Director of Lagan Developments
Responsible for expanding the property investment portfolio and external loan book
Transactional experience includes acquisitions, disposals, asset sales/purchases, joining ventures and developments
Linda McKillen FCA
Chief Financial Officer
linda.mckillen@laganinvestments.comChief Financial Officer to Lagan Investments, Lagan Homes and FastHouse
Fellow member of the Institute of Accountants Ireland (2000)
Graduated with a BSc (Hons) Estate Management
Previous experience as Head of Finance with SHS Group Ltd (2011), UTV plc, Andor Technology plc, Seagoe Technologies Ltd and PwC
Responsible for various projects and has a wide range of duties including Tax Planning, Group Insurance, Group Treasury Function and Project Finance