Rory is Powerscourt’s founder and CEO. He had a successful career as a journalist in Ireland and then in the UK, holding a number of senior roles in both countries, including Business Editor at The Sunday Times. He spent a period as director of corporate affairs at Goldman Sachs International before establishing Powerscourt in 2004.
He oversees the culture and strategy of the business, working closely with the senior leadership team each day, and remains deeply engaged with clients – especially at moments of challenge and change.
Since 2018, Rory has been the Chairman of the Ireland Funds of Great Britain, the local chapter of a global Irish philanthropic network supporting Irish causes internationally. During his time in the Chair, the Board has achieved gender balance and has been substantially expanded. He retires from that role shortly. He studied journalism at the Dublin Institute of Technology.
