The Irish Wood and Interiors Network was established to help companies involved in the design and manufacture of kitchens, architectural joinery, contract furniture, bespoke interior solutions, commercial interiors and wood-based products and services of all kinds.
Our aim is to assist companies in these industries to thrive through Advanced Manufacturing, Business Development and Collaboration.
Gareth Sherry is the newly appointed Network Manager at IWIN as of August 2024. An ACA-qualified accountant with extensive experience in the wood and interiors industry, Gareth brings a dynamic approach to leadership, strategic planning, and business development. With a proven track record of managing large-scale projects and redeveloping business facilities, he has been instrumental in driving growth and fostering collaboration across Ireland and the UK. His ability to build strong relationships with industry leaders and government bodies has consistently delivered new opportunities and business successes. Gareth is passionate about creating an innovative and collaborative environment within the sector, underpinned by his core values of integrity, commitment, and excellence.
Eoin Ryan is the Managing Director of The Galtee Group, a key supplier of specialist timber products for the construction and interiors industry. Eoin has been a leading member of IWIN from its early days and is a continuous driving force behind all key projects within the network. Eoin has a keen ambition to see the network expand and in particular help companies grow export sales. Eoin is focused on delivering practical, high-quality solutions that align with the ever-changing demands of the construction sector. His leadership is marked by a dedication to quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Katherine O’Sullivan is a Senior Manager working to drive change without the fuss. Experienced and adaptable leader of teams, with a passion for creating environments where people can learn, improve, develop, and share. Katherine has led various process improvement initiatives and system implementations that consistently delivered increased efficiencies, while building collaborative cross functional relationships internally, with suppliers and customers, and through industry networks. All work, ambition & enthusiasm is driven by Katherine’s core values of honesty, integrity, community & equity.
katherine@odonnellfurniture.com
Michael Clarke is a Principal and the Managing Director at Walls to Workstations (W2W), a leading provider of specialist interior solutions to the construction industry. W2W operates three Divisions - Glazing, Furniture and Contract Flooring and Michael continues, in the interest of all stakeholders, to focus on the businesses “trusted interior solutions” brand position developed over more than 25 years.
He established GreyFox Design Limited in 2017, a joint venture business whose Mission is “to make great products that help its customers - Work | Learn | Connect.” GreyFox is a research led enterprise aiming to design and produce timeless collections of humanised solutions for the 21st century workspace.
Michael is an active member of the IWFM Network’s Steering Group since 2018.