Midlands Man Retires From Director General Role In Construction

Monday, 3 July 2023 12:26

He first took up the position in 2007.

Offaly's Tom Parlon is retiring as Director General of the Construction Industry Federation.

The Coolderry man was appointed to the position in 2007.

His colleague Hubert Fitzpatrick is taking over the role.

Prior to joining the CIF, Mr. Fitzpatrick worked in consultancy and with a number of local authorities.

Hubert has previously held the positions of Director General Designate, Chief Operations Officer and Director of Housing, Planning and Development Services with the Construction Industry Federation. As Director General, Hubert has overall responsibility for the CIF in delivering its mission on behalf of members, representing the industry, liaising with government agencies and stakeholders, and management of the CIF’s business activities for its members across its wide range of construction sectors. These sectors include contracting, housing, specialist and mechanical/ electrical services contracting, and regional/ branch services.

CIF President, Joe Conway, said: "I wish Tom Parlon well in his retirement and welcome Hubert Fitzpatrick’s appointment as the new Director General. I look forward to working with Hubert in his leadership of the Federation, an organisation which today represents a €32bn industry, employing 170,000 people."