Robert is a co-founder and CEO of FOCUS Capital Partners – the fastest growing boutique corporate finance advisory firm in Ireland – established in 2010 with offices in both Dublin and Limerick.

One of Ireland’s leading corporate finance advisors, Robert has significant commercial experience in mergers and acquisitions, debt advisory, equity fundraising, business turnaround, and strategic advisory services for a wide range of clients both in Ireland and internationally.

He is the chairperson of the acquisition company which has brought FOCUS Capital Partners and U.S. firm FOCUS Investment Banking under common ownership in 2025 to provide world-class advisory services to middle-market clients on both sides of the Atlantic.

With deep industry knowledge, strong relationships and a commitment to excellence, Robert has completed transactions across a number of sectors including real estate, hospitality, retail and aviation. Prior to co-founding FOCUS Capital Partners, Robert was a former partner at BDO Ireland, spending 10 years in corporate finance advisory with the firm.

He is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland from which he holds several diplomas, as well as a Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) (Hons) from University of Limerick.