Experienced. Skilled. Driven to Make a Difference.
Our leadership team brings deep expertise in property finance, risk, compliance and technology. We’re passionate about building lasting relationships and delivering value for Investors and Home Builders.
David Jelly
Founder & CEORead bio
David graduated from UCD in 2005 and gained experience as a derivatives analyst in the IFSC before moving to London. In London, he spent time as an options trader and equity trader for US investment bank Jefferies international. In October 2018, David launched Property Bridges and completed a Masters in Real Estate in TUD in 2020.
Find me on LinkedIn
Grainne Dooley
Independent Non-Executive DirectorRead bio
Grainne has over 25 years experience in financial services and active investment management. She is an Independent Chair and Non-Executive Director for investment funds, sovereign wealth funds and fund management companies.
Find me on LinkedIn
James Twomey
Head of LendingRead bio
James commenced his career with AIB Bank working in commercial lending roles. He moved to Anglo Irish Private Bank in 2000, where he acted as lending manager for high net worth clients looking to purchase investment properties in Ireland, UK and Europe. In 2004, James moved to Anglo Irish Assurance, where he managed a portfolio of property funds, valued at in excess of 2 billion. He is a Licentiate of the Institute of Bankers.
Find me on LinkedIn
Paul Curran
Head of RiskRead bio
Paul is an experienced banker with over 25 years property lending experience in the Irish market. Most recently Paul was a Senior Lending Manager with HBFI focussed on residential development lending. We welcome Paul to our growing team enabling us to fund more badly needed development projects across Ireland.
Find me on LinkedIn
Zilah Carvalho
Head of ComplianceRead bio
Zilah has over 12 years of experience across banking, fintech and online investment platforms. She is a qualified accountant and holds qualifications in Law, Accounting and Finance, as well as a Higher Diploma in Regulatory Risk and Compliance. Her expertise includes financial regulation, governance, risk management, AML and digital transformation, with a focus on developing effective, practical and customer-focused compliance frameworks.
Find me on LinkedIn
Claire McCormack
Head of LegalRead bio
Claire is an experienced banking and property lawyer with over 25 years’ experience in the Irish property market. She has acted for numerous mid-tier finance providers across a wide range of domestic transactions, advising on all aspects of commercial property-based lending and residential development financing. Claire joins Property Bridges from a reputable Dublin firm, having acted for Property Bridges for over 6 years. Claire is known for her practical, solutions-focused approach and her ability to get deals done.
Find me on LinkedIn
Peter Lyness
Financial ControllerRead bio
Peter has over 25 years controlling the Finance function for Irish and International companies and has a CIMA Dip.MA. He has been a board member of numerous companies and has specific skills in establishing systems and controls, with the majority of the experience at senior level on the boards of construction and investment holding companies.
Find me on LinkedIn
Maria Gaidelon
Customer Onboarding SpecialistRead bio
Maria has several years of experience in customer service, operations, and customer onboarding. Before joining Property Bridges, she worked in the technology sector, where she supported partners and customers across international markets. Her focus has always been on providing excellent customer service and making complex processes simple and efficient.
Find me on LinkedIn
