Turner & Townsend appoints Carolyn Barenbrug to lead health sector growth in Ireland
Turner & Townsend, the global professional services company, has appointed Carolyn Barenbrug as its new Health Sector Lead for Ireland, strengthening its capability to deliver high-quality, sustainable healthcare infrastructure nationwide.
Her appointment comes at a time of significant investment in Ireland’s healthcare system with the Irish government allocating investment of €1.357bn this year spanning healthcare infrastructure, equipment and facilities.
Turner & Townsend is already supporting the delivery of several healthcare infrastructure projects in Ireland and is focused on building capability across both public and private healthcare, including aged care.
Carolyn joins Turner & Townsend after a decade with Gardiner & Theobald, where she was a Partner. She brings extensive experience in the feasibility, management and delivery of complex capital programmes, guiding multi-disciplinary teams across healthcare, education and residential development. Her expertise spans procurement strategy, project management and schedule and project controls.
Carolyn will be based in Dublin and work closely with Turner & Townsend’s global health sector network to bring best practice and innovation to Irish clients.
Turner & Townsend has delivered over £10bn in hospital capital value globally, supporting clients with project and programme management, cost and commercial management and health advisory services.
In Ireland, the firm is expanding its footprint in healthcare as part of its broader strategic growth across real estate and infrastructure.
Philip Matthews, Country Manager for Turner & Townsend in Ireland, said:
Carolyn’s appointment strengthens our leadership in a sector that is central to Ireland’s long-term infrastructure strategy.
"Her experience and strategic insight will be invaluable as we continue to support clients in delivering healthcare facilities that are resilient, digitally enabled and designed around patient outcomes.”
