Peter McVerry Trust has confirmed the successful conclusion of its recruitment process for the position of Chief Executive Officer.

Niall Mulligan, who will take up the position in mid-April is the current National Secretary of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. He has worked within the charity sector in both the UK and Ireland since 1990, specifically in the areas of addiction, justice, homelessness, HIV & sexual health, suicide prevention, and poverty. He has held senior management positions in some of Ireland’s leading charities including the Simon Communities of Ireland, HIV Ireland, Samaritans Ireland, and most recently The Society of St. Vincent de Paul.”

Welcoming his appointment, Chair of Peter McVerry Trust Deirdre-Ann Barr said “Niall has a demonstrated a strong track record relevant to the Ethos, Values and work of Peter McVerry Trust including a clear commitment to human rights and social justice.  We look forward to working with him.”