Senior Leadership Team

Kevin Windle

Managing Director

Kevin joined SIG Ireland in May 2014 as Finance Director and was promoted to the role of Managing Director in June 2019.

Kevin has over 25 years business experience, including 15 years in companies supplying materials to the construction industry, having previously held senior finance roles in Heiton Group plc, Glanbia plc and Grafton Group plc.

Kevin has a BComm from UCD and is a qualified chartered accountant, having trained with Deloitte.

In his spare time, Kevin enjoys playing and watching sports and spending time with his family and friends.

Ally Byrne

Head of HR

Ally joined SIG Ireland in April 2017. She advanced within the HR function and was promoted to the role of Head of HR in March 2023.

She is the first graduate of SIG Ireland’s Leadership Development Programme to progress to the Senior Leadership Team.

As Head of HR, she is responsible for the delivery of the HR Strategy, while working in partnership with our Senior Leadership Team to support Organisation Development.

Prior to joining SIG, Ally held HR roles across the Healthcare and Tech industries.

Ally is a graduate of the National College of Ireland and is an accredited Life Coach, having studied at Kingstown College in Personal, Leadership & Executive Coaching. Ally’s passion lies with her young family, to who she devotes her spare time outside of work.

She enjoys going to the gym and spending time baking sweet treats.

Des Forde

JS McCarthy Managing Director

Des joined JS McCarthy in 1999 as a Contracts Manager and was promoted to General Manager in 2007. Des is responsible for the day to day running of the business to include setting and implementing the company strategy, and everything from supporting and being part of the team that takes projects from tender to final account.

Des has led the completion of some iconic painting projects such as The Guinness Storehouse Refurbishment, Ha’penny Bridge, CHQ Building and Croke Park Roof Painting to name but a few. He holds civil engineering, business, & health & safety third level qualifications which include a Post Grad Diploma in Project Management, and a Post Grad Diploma Health & Safety (Cons), both from Trinity College.

Ian McLoughlin

Projects & IT Director

Ian joined SIG after finishing university and has been with SIG for over 25 years. He originally started in the IT department and progressed to IT Manager after several years. In 2015, he took on additional responsibilities for Projects throughout the company. Ian enjoys the complexity and demands of this challenging role and has delivered a range of projects that have significantly improved the operation of the business. In 2019, Ian led the project to install a new Warehouse Management System (WMS) in our Dublin RDC.

Ian holds a BA in Politics and Economics from UCD and an MSC in Business Data from UCC. In his spare time, he is a keen rugby and football fan, and he also coaches underage rugby.

Niall Kennedy

Head of Health, Safety and Sustainability

Niall joined JS McCarthy (SIG company) in 2017 and has been responsible for the day-to-day Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) operations for the past seven years. During this time, he has worked on a diverse range of projects, including those in the construction, pharmaceutical, offshore, and oil & gas sectors.

A graduate of University College Dublin (UCD), Niall holds both a Higher Diploma in Safety, Health & Welfare and a Professional Certificate in Environmental Management. Niall’s passion for health and safety began early in his career as an electrical apprentice on building sites. He has since leveraged his extensive experience to uphold the highest EHS standards across various environments.

Outside of work, Niall is a keen sports enthusiast and enjoys spending quality time with his young family.

JP Rust

SIG Workplace Managing Director

Having worked in the industry for over 20 years, JP manages the day-to-day running of this fast-paced furniture dealership representing some of the world’s leading furniture manufacturers.

JP loves the fact that no workday is the same and feels privileged to work with some of the world’s largest and most progressive companies, advising them about how to get the best out of their workspace & talent and building lasting relationships & partnerships.

JP holds a Master of Science Degree in Leadership Management Practice from Smurfit Business School as well as diplomas in Project and Business management, as well as in Interior Design from Damelin, South Africa. He is a family guy who loves nature and the outdoors.

Andrew Bennet

HHI Managing Director

Andrew is the Managing Director of HHI, the leading home improvements business in Northern Ireland. Andrew has been with the business for over 28 years and is responsible for setting the overall company vision and strategy, as well as the day-to-day running of the business. He is a strong believer that having great employees and a high-performance culture equates to a fantastic business! He is passionate about getting the best out of people with a positive and motivational management style.

Andrew holds qualifications in both Business Management and Health & Safety. He is passionate about motorcycle racing and motorbike restoration and redesign.

James McWeeney

Head of Finance

James joined SIG in December 2014 as Financial Analyst. He progressed through several roles within the finance function and was promoted to Finance Director in September 2024.

As Finance Director, James is responsible for overseeing the financial management and control of the business, as well as supporting the individual Business Units with strategic and operational initiatives.

James holds a BComm from NUI Galway and is a qualified Chartered Accountant, having trained within the audit practice of Farrell Grant Sparks (now Grant Thornton).

In his spare time, James enjoys spending time with his young family and watching all types of sports, particularly GAA and soccer.