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Ires Reit shortlist narrows as firm gears up for new chief executive

The listed-landlord has seen off an investor revolt and is set to name a new leader in the coming weeks

Margaret Sweeney is due to step down as chief executive of Ires Reit next month. Picture: Fergal Phillips

Ires Reit is set to announce a new chief executive to succeed Margaret Sweeney as head of the firm when she stands down from the role next month.

A number of names in the commercial property industry have been linked with the post, including John Coleman, the chief executive of the state’s Land Development Agency, Claire Solon, managing director of the Irish operations of Greystar, the US property company, and Connor Owens, a former Nama ...