Corporate Governance
Board of Directors:
Gerry McAnaney, FAI Director (Chairman of Board)
Jonathan Hill, CEO FAI
Richard Shakespeare, FAI Representative
Niall Rynne, Chairman IRFU
Kevin Potts, CEO IRFU
Declan Madden, IRFU Committee
Management Team:
David French, Chief Executive Officer
Vincent Murphy, Director of Finance, Company Secretary
Daniel Wynne, Head of Operations
Vincent Naughton, Head of IT
Noel O’Mahony, Technical Services Manager
Aviva Stadium Mission:
Our mission is to run a world class international stadium, which is an outstanding venue for football, rugby, concerts and conference business, and which provides a top class experience for customer, players, coaches, media, commercial partners and staff.
Aviva Stadium Vision:
The vision of Aviva Stadium is to be an iconic model of excellence in its operation and customer experience.
This means:
An attractive venue
A benchmark and point of reference for other international stadia
A world class facility
Top quality pitch
Remarkable customer satisfaction
Increased attendances
Commercial success
Aviva Stadium Values:
Safe and Secure Events
Excellence - Embedded throughout the business in facilities, service, management and staff.
Customer-focused - All customers to have an exceptional experience.
Collaborative - We will work collaboratively with all stakeholders including the Football Association of Ireland (FAI), Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU), Concert Promoters, Dublin City Council, Statutory Agencies and Local Community.
Fairness - We will ensure that customers, teams, and stakeholders are treated fairly and equally.
Sustainable - We are environmentally conscious, and we will ensure high sustainability.
Awards
Aviva Stadium have collected a number of awards since the stadium opened its doors in May 2010. The stadium has received recognition for architectural design, build and for its commitment to sustainability.
2010
World Architecture Festival – ONCE prize for accessible design
World Architecture Festival – Sport Category Highly Commended
Irish Concrete Society – Overall Award
Irish Concrete Society – Best Building Award
PLAN Expo – OPUS Award
International Property Awards – The Architecture Award – Leisure & Hospitality
2011
Green Awards - Green Building Award
Stadium Business Awards - New Venue
Local Authority Members Association (LAMA) National Impact Award
Local Authority Members Association (LAMA) Best Civil Engineering Project Award
Local Authority Members Association (LAMA) Best Architect
Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland – Best Leisure Building
Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland – Best Accessible Project
Royal Institute of British Architects - Regional Award – EU
British Construction Industry Awards –International Award
Association of Landscape Contractors Ireland – Sports Grounds Award
ECCS 2011 European Steel Design Award
Irish Hospitality Industry Awards- Catering Hospitality Manager of the Year (Martina Flood)
Irish Association of Supported Employment – Job Shadow Initiative Participant
EPSE European Award for the use of Polycarbonate
BS8901:2009 Sustainable Management Certification
UEFA Elite Status
Event Industry Awards - Winner Best Event Caterer
2012
Local Authority Members Association (LAMA) Best Eco Friendly Building Award
Event Industry Awards - Winner Best Event Caterer
2013
Event Industry Awards - Winner Best Event Caterer
2014
Event Industry Awards- Winner Best Purpose-Built Venue
2015
Event Industry Awards- Winner Best Purpose-Built Venue
Event Industry Awards - Winner Best Event Caterer
2016
Event Industry Awards - Finalist for Best Event Caterer
Event Industry Awards - Finalist for Best Purpose-Built Venue
Event Industry Awards - Finalist for Best Event Team
Event Industry Awards - Finalist for Best Launch Event
2017
Event Industry Awards - Best Event Caterer
2018
Event Industry Awards- Winner Best Purpose-Built Venue
IHI Awards 2018, James Smith Executive Head Chef, Winner Executive Head Chef
2019
Event Industry Awards - Winner Best In-House Events Team
Event Industry Awards - Finalist for Best Event Caterer
The Cateys 2019, Winner Best Use of Technology