Our Team

Meet the Team

Sean Keighran

Managing Director

Tim Whyte

Finance & Operations

Theo Devaney

Company Secretary & Treasurer

Keith O’Loughlin

Chairman and Director of Strategy

Alan Cope

Agricultural Director

Michael Regan

Business Development and Fundraising

Ciara Fergunson

Director of Public Relations

Ann Marie Quarry

Marketing Reform Director

Nepal team

Nepal team

Ram Hari

Director in Nepal

Sitraim Thapa

General Manager

Santosh K. C.

Programme Coordinator

Nirjala Shrestha

Junior Technical Assistant (JTA)

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Sean Keighran

Managing director

 

Sean, leads on project planning and day to day operations driven by a strong belief in the positive impact of initiatives aligning nature and people for a better way of living, particularly for marginalized communities.

Embodying the New Growth ethos, Sean advocates for sustainable long term focus and innovative nature solutions in agroforestry and community development programs.

Tim Whyte

Finance & Operations

Tim, a seasoned corporate management professional, uses his negotiation skills to secure vital corporate investments. A strong advocate for the New Growth ethos, Tim is devoted to realizing its ideals for the poor and impoverished. His active contributions to advancing the mission and values of New Growth underscore his commitment to fostering positive change and bettering communities.

Theo

Company Secretary & Treasurer

Theo serves as New Growth’s treasurer and is a valuable member of our advisory board. With an extensive background in management and development, Theo brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Beyond his official role, Theo dedicates a significant amount of his spare time to ensure the continued flourishing of the New Growth organization. His commitment is directed towards providing relief to those who need it most, underscoring his dedication to the mission and impact of New Growth.

Keith O'Loughlin

Chairman and Director of Strategy

Keith is an entrepreneur with 30 years’ experience in growing and developing businesses.
He has operated companies in various sectors, including Technology, Pharmaceutical, Entertainment, Property and Renewables. He has operated global teams of up to 1,000 people across 12+ locations.
He is a co-founder of JKO Capital alongside Eddie Jordan, ex F1 team boss..

Alan Cope

Agricultural Director

Alan is a commercial farmer and has extensive knowledge in food production and implementation processes. Alan assists in providing an expert overview of our fruit tree programs and acts as an adviser and coordinator of our programs.  To have someone on board who fully understands all the challenges of farming and truly knows what “good practice” means is a real boon for us.   He believes vehemently in the New Growth organisation and everything it stands for.

Michael Regan

Business Development and Fundraising ​

Michael Regan boasts over 30 years of extensive experience in marketing and business development across various corporate and consultancy companies. Leveraging this wealth of experience, Michael has joined New Growth with the aim of elevating our sustainability products and services to meet corporate standards. His dedication is centred on improving the lives of the people in Nepal with whom we collaborate. Michael’s expertise is a valuable asset in advancing New Growth’s mission towards sustainable development and positive impact.

Ciara Ferguson

Director of Public Relations

Ciara Ferguson is a fulltime writer and former newspaper features writer and editor. She was born in Ireland but has travelled extensively and lived in Asia for many years. Forever interested in and appreciative of other cultures and communities, she believes in the New Growth endeavour to help people evolve into becoming self-sustainable through education, environment and agriculture.

Ann Marie Murphy

Community reform Director

Ann Marie Murphy is a retired civil servant who dedicated her career to working within justice and equality. Leveraging her skills, she contributes to our organization by aiding in governance and reform within communities. Recognizing the benefits that trees can bring to marginalized people in Nepal, she is passionate about our mission and the positive impact it can have.”

We prioritize the well-being of our tree plantings through dedicated aftercare monitoring by our community forestry group or co-operative. This commitment ensures ongoing maintenance as the trees establish themselves. Whether it’s reforestation projects or orchards, we emphasize community responsibility, ensuring that the trees are well-cared-for throughout their lifecycle.

Ram Hari

Director in Nepal

Ram Hari is a dedicated leader overseeing the development of a hub in Simthali, acting as an advisor to the cooperative. With a background in international child-focused organizations, he founded the Indreni Foundation, a dedicated Irish charity, focusing on children’s well-being. Ram’s projects include building schools in neglected areas like Simthali.

Sitraim Thapa

General Manager

Sitraim Thapa, an experienced agronomist, brings a wealth of knowledge in various fields of agricultural development with a focus on organic principles. Leading our project, he is instrumental in transitioning farmers from subsistence to modern farming techniques. Sitraim’s multifaceted skills make him a valuable asset to our team, driving positive changes in agricultural practices.