Chief Executive Officer, Capital Credit Union
Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Dundrum, Dublin 14, Capital Credit Union (CCU) is a progressive, community-based financial cooperative serving over 50,000 members across South Dublin. With assets of over €310 million and a loan book of €115 million, CCU is well-capitalised with a substantial branch presence, a growing loan book and an established commitment to community, sustainability and online development.
THE ORGANISATION
Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Dundrum, Dublin 14, Capital Credit Union (CCU) is a progressive, community-based financial cooperative serving over 50,000 members across South Dublin. With assets of over €310 million and a loan book of €115 million, CCU is well-capitalised with a substantial branch presence, a growing loan book and an established commitment to community, sustainability and online development. Capital Credit Union provides in-person services through its network of eight branches and via a growing range of digital services. CCU’s offerings include lending, mortgages, green finance, business lending and member support. For more information please see: www.capitalcu.ie
THE ROLE
Owing to an upcoming retirement, the Board of Capital Credit Union is seeking to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO will provide strategic and executive leadership to CCU, ensuring that it remains financially strong, prudently managed, member-led and capable of responding confidently to a changing financial-services environment. Reporting and accountable to the Board of Directors, the CEO will lead the development and implementation of a Board-approved strategy based on clear priorities and sustained delivery. This role offers the opportunity to shape CCU’s next phase while protecting the trust, cooperative values and personal service on which the organisation has been built.
THE PERSON
The candidate selected as CEO of Capital Credit Union will be a highly credible, values-led and commercially astute senior leader. The appointee will have the ability to combine strategic ambition with sound financial discipline, strong regulatory judgement, excellent people leadership and a genuine commitment to cooperative financial services. Candidates must possess a substantial record of leadership in a complex financial-services or similarly regulated organisation, including at least five years at senior-management or executive level. A relevant third-level degree and/or professional qualification, or a demonstrably equivalent level of relevant executive experience is required.
To Apply:
This is a CUPCF-2 Pre-Approved Controlled Function as designated by the Central Bank of Ireland and as such the appointment is subject to prior written Central Bank approval.
Lansdowne Executive Search has been retained by Capital Credit Union to manage this appointment process.
To apply, please email a CV and supporting letter to: Luke.Freeley@Lansdownesearch.ie
For a confidential discussion, please contact Luke Freeley, Partner, Lansdowne Executive Search, at +353 (0)87 240 4889.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 12:00 Noon, Thursday, October 8th 2026.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Ireland.
Candidates for this role will be sourced through both advertising and executive search processes.
Capital Credit Union is committed to a fair, inclusive and merit-based appointment process and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.
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