RTB welcomes Mark McManus as new Interim Chairperson
The Residential Tenancies Board has appointed Mark McManus as its Interim Chairperson following the departure of the previous leader. This strategic move aims to enhance service delivery within Irelands evolving rental sector under new interim leadership.
RTB Welcomes Strategic Leadership Change
On 26 June 2026, the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) officially welcomed Mark McManus as its Interim Chairperson. The appointment was confirmed by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, marking a significant transition in the organisations governance.
McManus succeeds Owen Keegan, who stepped down on 11 June 2026. His interim tenure begins on 24 June 2026 for a six-month period or until a permanent chair is selected via the Public Appointments Service, whichever occurs first.
Previously appointed to the RTB Board in September 2025, McManus is a Fellow Chartered Accountant with extensive expertise in professional services, technology, and data transformation. His career highlights include senior leadership roles at Aer Lingus, Sandvik, ICON Clinical, and KPMG, where he directed major cloud and enterprise system transformations.
Currently serving as a Technical Programme Manager with Expleo Ireland, McManus manages critical IT infrastructure projects within the healthcare and life sciences sectors. His focus areas encompass enterprise systems, cloud infrastructure, security operations, and vendor delivery.
Rosemary Steen, Director of the RTB, expressed strong support for the appointment. She noted that McManus experience in leading large-scale transformation programmes will be invaluable as the board evolves its service delivery model. Steen emphasised the commitment to maintaining a fair and well-regulated rental sector that effectively serves the people of Ireland.