Tom Coughlan - Founder

Tom Coughlan is the founder of Urban Green Private. Following his graduation from UCC as a civil engineer, Tom started his working life with ESB International. A natural entrepreneur, he quickly moved to the private sector to start his own business, which has evolved to become Urban Green Private.

Daniel O'Brien - Chief Executive Officer

Daniel is a qualified quantity Surveyor with more than 20 years of experience on construction projects working with Ireland's leading contractors, overseeing the construction of major residential and commercial developments.

Niamh Sammon - Head of Operations

Niamh Sammon is a Head of Operations with over 12 years’ experience managing shopping centres and mixed-use assets. She specialises in operations, budgeting and financial control, tenant relations, marketing and events, HR management, and delivering capex and ESG initiatives. Niamh is known for her hands-on leadership style and her ability to drive efficient, well-performing, and sustainable assets.

Michael Collins- Facilities

Michael has worked in sales for most of his career predominantly in the chemical industry. He has a wide and varied experience including sales and team management, market expansion & operations. Michael brings a lot of skills to UGP and will work in managing maintenance across the UGP portfolio of properties. 

Jason Reidy - Residential Property Manager

Caroline Brindley - Group Marketing Manager

Caroline is an experienced and results-driven marketing professional with over ten years in B2B and B2C brand management and communication with expertise in developing innovative campaigns, digital marketing strategies, and compelling brand narratives that drive awareness, engagement, and growth.

Jason joined UGP in 2022 and leads our Residential Properties Team across Cork and Limerick and Clare. With a strong background in Hotel Management, Private Security and Training and Development, Jason brings a wealth of  experience and a varied skill set to the group.

Simon Cooper - Head of Property

Simon is the Head of Property with over 25 years of experience in the Irish commercial property sector. He has worked on the most prominent retail high street and shopping centre projects in Ireland alongside leading developers, institutional landlords and a host of local and multinational tenants. 

Shauna Murray - Marketing Executive

Shauna is a dynamic Marketing and Events Executive with a knack for creating impactful brand experiences. Skilled in campaign planning, event management, and audience engagement, Shauna brings creativity, organisation, and strategic insight to every project—delivering memorable moments that drive results.

Ann O’Dowd - Executive Assistant

Ann is an Executive Assistant with years of experience supporting senior executives in fast paced environments. Ann has an accounts and finance background and is known for exceptional organisational skills, discretion and the ability to manage complex schedules and confidential information with accuracy and professionalism.

Fintan Barrett - Interior Architect / CAD Executive

Fintan is a recent Interior Architecture Graduate from MTU Cork, who is beginning his career in the design industry. He enjoys the process of repurposing existing spaces to create vibrant, collaborative and communal areas and is looking forward to expanding his skillset while working at Urban Green private.