People

Ciaran is passionately committed to the future growth and development of Specialist Joinery Group and associated specialist companies in the global interiors market.

Specialist Glass Limited was the first standalone Contract Interior Specialism formed by Specialist Joinery Group in 2014 after Ciaran identified a growing need for High Quality, bespoke and accurate Architectural Glass Products to meet with demanding Joinery Production timescales.

His emphasis is on winning through customer experience, responsiveness to customer needs, process efficiency and the reduction of lead times to serve the pace of the contract interiors market.

A time served joiner by trade, Ciaran has a vision for future product innovation. He appreciates spending time with the Specialist Glass team initiating new product development in response to growing client demand and to meet the group’s strategic growth plan.

Feargal joined the team in 2014, after working with the company as our key glass supplier for over 15 years.

An Engineer by trade, he brought with him extensive experience and expertise in both glass and metal working for Contract Interiors, as well as established relationships with Key Architectural and Design Houses.

Feargal has a perceptive approach to collaboration. He dedicates much of his time helping our customers translate Creative Vision and concept into a detailed technical and seamless product solutions whether it is a bespoke Crittall Screen or bespoke architectural laminated wire mesh glass.

As a client advocate, Feargal remains involved throughout project delivery and achieves great satisfaction from delighting the customer and delivering impressive Architectural Glass installations from concept to completion.

Feargal is joined in the company, by his wife and daughter, who hold key positions in the day to day operations of the business.

Tracey has great energy and enthusiasm for the interiors industry and enjoys meeting with new clients and developing relationships with key architectural practices and designers.

Tracey connects the business with a range diverse of new business opportunities from Commercial Interiors to Hotel and Leisure which is representative of Specialist Glass’ vast product capabilities.

She joined Specialist Glass in 2016, coming from a similar role and has quickly developed an impressive list of repeat business customers that she loves working with from concept to completion.

Operationally, she enjoys being involved in all aspects of project delivery and is keenly focused on Customer Satisfaction.

Dermot is involved in Specialist Glass’s operations in an advisory capacity, with the objective of aligning their operations with Group Sales Strategy.

A keen brand ambassador, Dermot has introduced Specialist Glass to the Group’s customer base and interest groups, leveraging many synergies that exist between the companies in the Global Interiors Market.

Mariah has joined the Operations team in Specialist Glass from a background in Construction Manufacturing.

She deals with the administrative aspects of managing the supply chain, from invoicing to stock control to sourcing materials within demanding timeframes. Mariah enjoys the dynamic and fast-paced working environment and the diversity of projects delivered by the company.

Patrick manages and controls production for Specialist Glass. Working to strict quality objectives and fine tolerances, Patrick’s focus is on the production of “Superior Architectural Glass Products.”

With strong leadership skills and a flexible approach, he manages a close-knit team of skilled craftspeople, who engineer a wide variety of products from bespoke laminated wire mesh interlayer glass, to Crittall screening systems.

Patrick’s personal pride in his work is evident, in the craftsmanship and attention to detail paid by his team.

Chris enjoys working on a variety of projects delivered by Specialist Glass. He is involved in all aspects of Client Design Development and Site delivery Planning.

He works in partnership with Feargal, to develop technical solutions for clients and is involved in the project management aspects of project delivery from initial concept to handover of O&M Manuals.

Gerald leads the Tendering and Estimating Service of Specialist Glass, who works with a select list of Clients to support their commercial bids for new projects.

Gerald is intensely value focused. He is known for his accuracy and diligence in preparing thorough quotations and spends time with clients to fully understand their technical and service requirements. This approach delivers a tailored proposal for our clients.

Gerald also spends time, working with key construction and design consultancies advising on budgets and key design aspects for bespoke Architectural Glass Installations.

Derek is involved with Specialist Glass in an Executive Leadership role, bringing a wealth of experience in bespoke manufacturing and planning for growth.

In a career that spans over 30 years, Derek enjoys working with diverse and multifunctional teams, creating a values-based culture, where people are placed at the heart of the organisation’s growth and success.

Derek has been involved in Specialist Joinery Group for over 15 years and has played a key role in the implementation of strategy and delivery of growth and development programmes at group level. Working closely with the Specialist Glass team, Derek is further developing strategic links between brands at group level.

Steven joined the Specialist Glass team in March 2020 as General Manager. Steven overlooks all day to day operations and supports the team in continuing the growth of Specialist Glass and Specialist Metal.

Steven enjoys the innovative spirit of the close-knit team at Specialist Glass which allows them to realise clients vision.

Steven has too many favourites to single one out but particularly likes products that bring together all aspects of the teams capability combining bespoke glass, metal work and joinery, this is definitely unique and something to be proud of.