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This strategic appointment builds on Hanover Dublin’s most successful year in 2024, helped by the acquisition of new clients in the technology, healthcare, renewable energy and professional services sectors.
Brendan Griffin served as Fine Gael TD for Kerry from 2016-2024 and Kerry South from 2011-2016. He brings significant experience of Government and policy making, having held the role of Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport with special responsibility for Tourism and Sport 2017 – 2020. He also served as Deputy Government Chief Whip from 2020 to 2022. During the 33rd Dáil he served as a key member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media, as well as the Dáil Business Committee.
Lorna Jennings, Managing Director of Hanover Dublin noted: “Brendan’s experience and deep understanding of public affairs will be invaluable as we continue to expand our strategic offerings and deliver exceptional results for clients across key sectors. We are very pleased to add someone of Brendan’s calibre to our growing team.”
Brendan Griffin added: “I’m delighted to be joining the excellent team at Hanover Communications, and I’m excited about working with such an innovative and progressive consultancy. I look forward to engaging closely with our clients in the time ahead and hope that my experience and insight into public affairs will be greatly beneficial across a range of sectors.”
A key focus of Brendan’s work with Hanover will include enhancing our strategic counsel and public affairs offering to clients in the transport, sport and tourism sectors. He will also work closely with Dame Tracey Crouch, Hanover’s Managing Director for Sport and former Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Sport, Tourism and Heritage.
Brendan joins Hanover Dublin’s Senior Advisory team which includes former Tánaiste Mary Harney.