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Michael was appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) in 2026, having rejoined Hyphen to lead our offices in Ireland in 2021. With over 25 years\u2019 experience delivering architectural projects for global and commercial clients, he also oversees quality and sustainability strategy across the company. Michael is a member of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland and studied architecture at Queen\u2019s University Belfast and Oxford Brookes University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About Michael<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most interesting place?<\/strong>
I love all the European capitals (every time you go to one, you always think you\u2019d love to live there) but the most interesting place that I\u2019ve ever been is South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Favourite cheese?<\/strong>
Kilmeaden cheddar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Favourite quote?
<\/strong>\u201cYou\u2019re gonna need a bigger boat.\u201d \u2013 Jaws<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do you like most about your job \/ working at Hyphen?
<\/strong>The people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who or what was the most important influence in your early career?<\/strong>
I\u2019ve been grateful to work for a lot of very astute and sharp bosses over the years and I\u2019ve learnt a lot from each of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Locations<\/h2>\n\n\n
Belfast<\/a>, <\/span>England<\/a>, <\/span>Irland<\/a>, <\/span>London<\/a>, <\/span>Monaghan<\/a>, <\/span>Nordirland<\/a>, <\/span>Schottland<\/a>, <\/span>Wales<\/a>, <\/span>Winchester<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n

Sectors<\/h2>\n\n\n
B\u00fcro<\/a>, <\/span>Einzelhandel<\/a>, <\/span>Gastfreundschaft<\/a>, <\/span>Logistik<\/a>, <\/span>Rechenzentren & Technologie<\/a>, <\/span>Wohnen und gemischte Nutzung<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n

Expertise<\/h2>\n\n\n
Architektur<\/a>, <\/span>Nachhaltigkeit<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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