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Leadership Team

wealth of knowledge, expertise, and passion

Dynamic and experienced leadership team

Malone Group is guided by a dynamic and experienced leadership team that brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and a passion for excellence to every aspect of our operations. Our leadership team is committed to driving the company’s vision of creating a more efficient world and consistently delivers outstanding results.

25
YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
Meet the leaders

Working together, internally and with customers, to achieve the best outcomes

Board of Directors
Tony Keohane
Tony Keohane

Chairman

As Chairman of the Board, Tony drives corporate governance and best practice agendas within Malone Group. He was previously CEO of Tesco Ireland from March 2006 to July 2013, and its Chairman from July 2013 until July 2015.
John B.Kelly
John B.Kelly

Non-Executive Director

John serves on the Board as financial non-executive director. Previously John held various roles in Allied Irish Banks plc including positions in enterprise, business and corporate lending.
Gina London

Non-Executive Director

Gina is an American entrepreneur based in Dublin where she founded and serves as CEO of the Language of Leadership. A published author and regular media analyst, Gina has appeared on the BBC, FOX, and CNN. Gina is an Emmy-award winning former CNN anchor and correspondent.
Stephen Malone
Stephen Malone

chief executive officer

Stephen is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of Engineers Ireland. He gained experience working for multinationals in the pharma, beverage and technology sectors before setting up Malone Group in 1999. Since then he has led the growth of the company in Ireland, the UK and internationally.
Executive Team
Eddie Lee
Eddie Lee

Chief Financial Officer

Eddie is a Fellow of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants and has a wealth of experience in managing multijurisdictional accounts and project specific finances. In his current role he is responsible for statutory and board reporting and overall financial management.
Fergus Whelan
Fergus Whelan

Chief Operations Officer

Fergus is a Chartered Engineer, a Fellow of Engineers Ireland, holds a Master’s Degree in Renewable Energy and an MBA. In his current position Fergus is responsible for engineering and IT systems, business processes and standardization across our network.
Phil Clulow
Phil Clulow

Managing Director UK

Phil joined Malone Group as part of the acquisition of FMA Process Engineering in August 2017. He was appointed UK Managing Director in 2020 and also has the additional responsibility for developing our Digitization and Industrial Automation services across the Group.
Simon Mason
Simon Mason

Regional Director

Simon joined Malone Group as part of the acquisition of Mason James Appointments in 2017. In his current role, he is responsible for the company’s development in the North West region of the UK and works closely with the UK management team.
Tim Noone

VP operations (USA)

Tim is a Chartered Engineer (CEng MIEI) and project manager with 23 years’ experience in areas of manufacturing, power generation, research and development. Tim has held numerous senior positions across a wide range of disciplines including engineering, operations, sales and business growth.
Darcy Sergius

Interim VP Operations (Canada)

Darcy is a seasoned professional in the realm of operations and project management. Boasting an impressive 40-year career trajectory, Sergius' expertise is a blend of strategic leadership and hands-on experience in diverse sectors.
We are committed to creating a more efficient world and consistently deliver outstanding results.

Together, this dedicated leadership team shapes the strategic direction of Malone Group, ensuring that the company continues to deliver exceptional value, innovation, and customer focused solutions in the engineering and consulting industry. Their collective expertise and commitment to excellence drive the company’s success and reinforce its mission of creating a more efficient world.

Why Choose Us

Our dedication to your success is what motivates us

We bring together a rich history of success, adaptability, innovative thinking, and expertise to deliver results that inspire trust and long-lasting partnerships.
Proven Track Record

Over two decades of successful project delivery since 1999: Our longevity in the industry is a testament to our reliability and capability. We have consistently delivered results that stand the test of time.

Flexible Approach

Agility in adapting to evolving project dynamics: Change is constant in the business world. We excel in adapting to evolving project dynamics, ensuring that your project stays on course, regardless of shifting circumstances.

Solution-Oriented Mindset

A focus on providing practical, effective solutions: We’re not just about theories and concepts. Our primary focus is on delivering practical, effective solutions that address real-world challenges and deliver tangible value.

Expertise for Peace of Mind

A team of industry experts with deep domain knowledge: Our team comprises industry experts who bring decades of experience and domain knowledge to the table. Their expertise is your assurance of project success.

Design, build, and maintain properties, along with public infrastructure

Creating and managing spaces where people live, work, and interact daily, focusing on light building environments beyond heavy machinery or manufacturing. This includes designing, constructing, and maintaining residential and commercial buildings, public spaces, and infrastructure with an emphasis on sustainability, safety, and innovation.

Where engineering marvels meet practical application

We appreciate that each facility is a unique entity, a bespoke blend of technology, human skill, and process. This understanding is the bedrock upon which we offer our services, ensuring that each customer’s facility is not only built to last but also to evolve.

A committed journey towards the project's outcomes

We are committed to the outcomes and to the journey towards them. It’s about harnessing technology, human ingenuity, and process excellence to ensure that every step of the manufacturing process is optimized for quality, sustainability, and efficiency.

Simplified, practical,
cost effective solutions

As society moves towards increased digitalization, it is inevitable that manufacturing will also move in that direction. Many companies, out of necessity, have embraced this journey and created truly modern futuristic factories.

Maximizing waste management
efficiency

Sustainability means meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own. Embedded in most definitions of sustainability, we also find concerns for social equity and economic development.

Interacting with complex systems and machinery in a virtual overlay

Explore the untapped potential of AR and 3D modeling, setting new standards for excellence and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Welcome to the future, where every challenge is an opportunity for innovation, and every vision is within reach.

Collaborative planning
and execution

Working hand-in-hand with your team, Malone Group assists in planning and executing your project from its conceptual stage to commissioning. Our goal is to ensure timely completion within budget, prioritizing safety compliance throughout the process.

Comprehensive range
of design services

Your capital project will benefit from our comprehensive range of engineering design services, including feasibility studies, outline designs, budget costing, detail designs/full specifications and tendering packages.

Delivering Zero Harm
in all environments

Our team provides world-class safety management services by combining a unique set of project skills and collective industry sector experience driven by the close integration between our safety and engineering departments.

Simplified, practical,
cost effective solutions

As society moves towards increased digitalization, it is inevitable that manufacturing will also move in that direction. Many companies, out of necessity, have embraced this journey and created truly modern futuristic factories.

Maximizing waste management
efficiency

Sustainability means meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own. Embedded in most definitions of sustainability, we also find concerns for social equity and economic development.

Commissioning and
remote access

Automating production and process environments provides many benefits. Utilizing the experience and expertise of our teams, we manage the delivery of automation solutions; from system design, integration, build for skids such as CIPs, to commissioning.