Mater Private Network Cork Makes Key Leadership Appointment to Support Continued Growth

Mater Private Network Cork has appointed Brendan Doyle as Chief Operating Officer, a key leadership appointment that reinforces the hospital's commitment to expanding capacity, enhancing patient access and supporting continued growth across Cork and the wider Munster region.

The newly created role will support the delivery of Mater Private Network Cork's strategic growth agenda, with a particular focus on operational excellence, service expansion and enhancing patient access.

Sandra Daly, CEO of Mater Private Network Cork, said the appointment marks an important milestone in the organisation's next phase of growth.

“Mater Private Network Cork has grown significantly in recent years, and we have ambitious plans for the future,” she said. “Brendan has built a career leading organisations through growth, transformation and increasing operational complexity, both internationally and within the Irish healthcare sector. That experience will be invaluable as we continue to expand services and strengthen access to care for patients across Munster."

Brendan brings more than 20 years' executive leadership experience across healthcare and telecommunications. Prior to joining Mercy University Hospital, where he most recently served as Deputy CEO and Chief Financial Officer, he spent eight years with Digicel, supporting the business through a period of rapid expansion across the Caribbean.

Commenting on his appointment, Brendan said: “Having worked in acute healthcare in Cork for several years, I've seen first-hand how demand for services continues to rise. Mater Private Network Cork is uniquely positioned to enhance access to high-quality healthcare across the region, and I look forward to working with my colleagues in Ireland's leading private hospital group in the delivery of our ambitious plans and to further strengthen operational performance, expand services and continue delivering outstanding care and outcomes for patients.”