Chris Curran is an accomplished Senior IT professional with a unique blend of financial, IT, governance, and public sector expertise. Currently leading the digital strategy and IT operations at North & East Housing Association, Chris brings a rare combination of end-to-end IT delivery, operational and strategic management experience and a clear understanding of financial principles, making him well-positioned to drive digital transformation initiatives aligned with organisational strategy and value-for-money outcomes.
With 15 years externally supporting and directly working within social housing sector, Chris’s core competencies and qualifications include:
Cybersecurity & Compliance Leadership – Acting as the organisation’s point person for cybersecurity, governance, and risk management, ensuring alignment with public sector standards and cybersecurity baselines.
Digital Transformation & Innovation – Leading the delivery of Microsoft 365 and Power Platform solutions, Finance, ERP and CRM systems, chatbots, and AI technologies to enhance customer engagement, operational efficiency, and decision-making.
Financial & Strategic Insight – Drawing on an accounting background to manage IT budgets, oversee procurement, and evaluate technology investments through a financial and risk lens.
Public Sector Governance & Policy – Having served on Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s Joint Policing Committee, Social Housing Special Policy Committee, and the Economic Development & Enterprise SPC, Chris understands the intricacies of local government policy, social housing frameworks, and economic development strategies.
IT Operations & Systems Integration – Managing IT assets, service providers, housing management system reconfiguration, and systems integration projects that enable seamless data flow and service improvements.
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement – Building and mentoring IT teams, engaging stakeholders across sectors, and contributing to corporate strategy with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
Chris’s unique career path and qualifications bridge finance, technology, and public service, equipping him with the strategic insight and operational experience to lead complex digital initiatives that deliver both social impact and organisational excellence. His passion for transforming housing services, combined with his practical understanding of governance and economic development, positions him as a effective leader in the intersection of technology and public service delivery.