Marian Finnegan is Ireland’s largest property advisory and estate agency group, employing more than 750 people across its owned and franchised offices nationwide.
Marian brings over three decades of experience across the Irish property sector and is widely regarded as one of the most authoritative and trusted voices in the industry. She was the first economist appointed to a property company in Ireland, establishing the Sherry FitzGerald research function in 1996 and setting a new benchmark for data-led insight and thought leadership in the sector.
Throughout her career, Marian has been a consistent and credible commentator on housing supply, affordability and planning policy, regularly contributing to national and international media, industry forums and government consultations. Her insights are valued for their clarity, balance and strong grounding in data, combined with a deep understanding of the social and economic importance of housing.
Appointed CEO of the Sherry FitzGerald Group in 2025, Marian has played a central role in setting the strategic direction of the business at a time of significant change for the property sector. Her leadership is defined by a strong focus on people, professionalism, and long-term sustainability, as well as a clear commitment to supporting the delivery of housing to meet Ireland’s growing needs.