The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Cahill as Head of Operations. Susan joins the organisation’s Senior Management Team and will provide strategic and operational leadership across Governance and Compliance, Human Resources, Customer Relationship Management, Project Management, Development, and Procurement.
Working closely with the CEO and Board, Susan will play a central role in strengthening corporate governance, enhancing organisational systems, and ensuring the effective delivery of Glencree’s programmes and strategic priorities. She will also act as a key co-ordinator of the Centre’s operational and administrative support functions.
Commenting on Susan’s appointment, Glencree CEO Naoimh McNamee said:
“We are pleased to welcome Susan Cahill to the Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation. As we advance our ambition to strengthen Glencree’s impact in peacebuilding and reconciliation, Susan’s strategic leadership, governance expertise, and proven ability to deliver complex, mission-driven programmes will be instrumental in building the robust systems, partnerships, and organisational capacity needed for the future.”
Susan holds an LL.M. in International Human Rights Law and a postgraduate qualification in Green Technologies, alongside advanced certifications in Project, Change, and Risk Management. As a journalist and documentary maker, she has worked with UN agencies and Irish and international NGOs across Africa, South and Central America, South East Asia, and the Middle East, producing work that amplifies marginalised voices and advances human rights and social justice.
Her previous leadership roles include senior positions with Newstalk, Mercy International Association, and Re-turn, where she delivered major initiatives spanning sustainability, digital transformation, and international engagement.
Tom Arnold, Chair of the Board, said:
“Susan’s appointment strengthens the leadership capacity of the Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation at a time when inclusive dialogue and peacebuilding are more important than ever. Her commitment to human rights, social justice, and collaborative engagement, combined with her strong governance and operational expertise, will help deepen Glencree’s impact in fostering understanding, participation, and reconciliation across communities.”
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