Meet Our Team

Helen Carbery
Helen Carbery is the Chief Executive Officer of the Credit Union Development Association (CUDA), bringing over two decades of experience in financial services.

Elaine Larke
Elaine also forms part of CUDA’s dynamic and influential representative team - listening closely to CUDA’s members in order to engage in real and effective lobbying with Government officials and policymakers on areas that matter to credit unions.

Dawn Kennedy
As Finance and Operations Manager at CUDA, Dawn is responsible for financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.

Roisin Smith
Róisín oversees CUDA’s training programmes and flagship events, ensuring credit unions have access to top-quality professional development and networking opportunities.

Anne Corrigan
Anne leads CUDA’s Business Lending function, supporting credit unions in expanding their commercial lending capabilities.

Michael Fortune
Michael drives CUDA’s digital marketing initiatives, helping credit unions connect with their members and grow their services online.

Cathal Tyther
Cathal leads CUDA’s Solution Centre, driving innovation in mortgage lending and sustainability initiatives for credit unions.

Thomas Brunkard
Thomas manages Solution Centre's digital products that evolved from the digital marketing programme.