PM Group, the international project delivery company, has announced the appointment of Derek Mowlds and Pat Ryan to its Board. PM Group is an award-winning international project delivery firm with over 3,000 people worldwide.

Derek is the Operations Director responsible for the Dublin Business Unit. He has been with the Company since 2003 and has delivered major projects in the Pharmaceutical, Food and Medical Technologies sectors in Ireland, the EU and Asia. Derek was previously Asia Managing Director, responsible for the Company’s operations in China, Singapore and India. He is a Mechanical Engineer with an MSc in Management (UCD) and a Fellow and former President of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE). Derek is a member of the Institute of Directors of Ireland.

Pat is the Operations Director responsible for the Cork Business Unit. He joined PM Group as a graduate in 1992 and has worked in various senior roles across the Company. He was previously the Managing Director for the Singapore Business Unit where he spent five years. Pat has extensive experience in full life cycle project delivery internationally for clients in the pharma, medtech, food and advanced manufacturing sectors. He is a Mechanical Engineer from MTU Cork and holds an MSc in Executive Leadership from the University of Ulster.

Announcing the appointments, PM Group Chairman, Dan Flinter said: “These two appointments to PM Group’s Board will augment the already considerable breadth and depth of senior experience available to our business.  Between them, Derek and Pat bring significant experience to bear for our Board, which will be very valuable in the years ahead. I believe that their unique insight into how to effectively deliver projects for our clients around the world will serve the Board well.”

PM Group Chief Executive, Dave Murphy also welcomed the appointments, saying: “I am delighted with the appointments of Derek and Pat who both have significant experience with PM Group in Ireland and internationally. We wish them well in their new roles on the Board of PM Group and we look forward to working with them as we continue to grow and develop our business.”