Corporate Structure  >  Executive Council

Executive Council

The Executive Council of the 32CC Group consists of several key members, all experienced and knowledgeable Coach Hire Operators and successful business people. Their long years in the business and strong understanding of the market gives them a unique insight into of the needs Coach Hire Operators.

 
 Council Member: Mr. Donal Hughes / Executive Chairman
The main promoter is Daniel (Dan/Dónal) Hughes who holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and a primary Bachelor of Business Studies (Finance) from Dublin City University. He is a member of the Marketing Institute of Ireland (MMII) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (MCLT). He is a past Chairman of the Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland. He is also a member of Skol International, a club of leaders in the tourism industry.

Mr. Hughes had successfully set up B.E.S. schemes with approval of Bord Failte Ireland, in Eirebus and Irish Coaches where investors were successfully bought out and the companies flourished. He will invest a minimum of €50,000 in the 32CC Group.
 
 Council Member: Ms. Sandra Curtin / Executive Manager
Ms. Sandra Curtin, the joint promoter, holds an MBS in Strategic International Marketing from Dublin City University and a B Science (Management) from Trinity College Dublin. She has 10 years experience in the hospitality/leisure industries. As a senior executive in Irish Coaches and Hello Ireland Tours she has senior practical international tourism experience.
 
 Council Member: Seamus Kavanagh Snr (Dublin) Leinster
Proprietor of Malahide Coaches based in North County Dublin.Seamus has been active in PAMBO and FOTO trade associations working for the betterment of his enterprise and fellow operators.From humble beginnings Seamus and family operate a wide range of taxis/coaches thoughout Dublin and Nationwide.
 
 Council Member: Joe Lawlor (Limerick) Munster
Head of family enterprise Joe Lawlor Coaches. Personal hands on service maintained in a small but growing business based in southwest Ireland.Joe has spent many years in the UK before returning home to his native Limerick and his expanding small business.
 
 Council Member: Mary Fitzpatrick (Monaghan) Ulster
Co-owner with her husband Larry of their successful Fitzpatricks Bus Sevice near Irelands border with Northern Ireland.A believer in networking and inter operator cooperation.Her son Paschal has now developed the business with the acquisition of new and late model tour coaches.
 
 Council Member: Patrick Slevin (Westmeath) Leinster
With wife Sheila and son Declan new horizons are being sought and achieved by the family concern Slevins Coaches.Excellent range of transport services. Paddy still drives his taxis,mini,midi and large coaches in servicing a growing customer base in Irelands Midwest and further afield.
 
 Council Member: Des McCaffrey (Dublin) Leinster
Des has recently made large investments in 2006 tour vehicles for McCaffrey Coaches. A member of Coach Tourism & Transport Council ( CTTC ) he brings experience and enthusiasm to the Executive Council.
 
 Council Member: Dermot Cronin (Cork) Munster
One of Irelands most respected private operators who has dedicated huge personal time to bringing forward the industry as a whole as well as Cronins Coaches/Dublin and Cork.Dermot is former President of PAMBO and CTTC.Still young at heart and actively involved at enterprise and industry level.
 
 Council Member: James McGinley (Donegal) Ulster
Very successful entrepreneur from beautiful Donegal.Est.by his father John this Falcarragh operator is now led by James who has expanded their route services/private hire and tours business to be the pre-eminent operator in the North West.
 
 Council Member: Martin Leydon (Cavan) Ulster
Martin Leydon is a senior professional private bus/coach operator. His entrepreneurial skill has brought his enterprise forward as a leading quality coach operator located in Swanlibar, Co.Cavan. Leydon Coaches services public and tourist customers from Donegal to Dublin and throughout Ireland. Personally directed by Martin his company has been progressive and successful in its development of private charter services.
 
 Council Member: John F. Dunne (Kildare)
A legend in the private bus insurance business.Operating JF Dunne Insurances and Director General of Federation of Transport Operators ( FOTO ) John has served the industry unstintingly over 25 years Operator/Driver training and general professional management courses run through his business has made for a more professional and better equipped Private Sector.
 

© 2009 Thirty Two Counties Group Privacy & Legal | Website design by uTrackWeb