Cathal Kenny
About Cathal Kenny
Cathal Kenny is a Director at CBRE MENA, where he has worked since 2023. He has a strong background in finance and property valuation, with previous roles at CBRE MENA, Knight Frank Middle East, and JLL.
Current Role at CBRE MENA
Cathal Kenny serves as Director at CBRE MENA, a position he has held since 2023. He is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various aspects of the company's operations and strategic initiatives within the region.
Previous Experience at CBRE MENA
Prior to his current role, Cathal Kenny worked as Associate Director - Valuations at CBRE MENA from 2019 to 2023. During his four years in this position, he contributed to valuation projects and provided insights that supported the company's objectives in the Middle East market.
Education and Qualifications
Cathal Kenny has a diverse educational background. He studied at University College Dublin, where he completed a Professional Diploma in Financial Advice. He also holds an Associate’s Degree from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he earned a Master of Economic Science in International Finance from the University of Galway in 2012. His undergraduate studies include a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Property Studies from Atlantic Technological University, completed from 2007 to 2011.
Career Path and Previous Roles
Cathal Kenny has held various positions in the real estate and finance sectors. He worked as a Senior Valuation Surveyor at Knight Frank Middle East from 2017 to 2019 and as a Valuation Surveyor at JLL from 2015 to 2017. Earlier in his career, he served as an Operations Analyst at State Street in New York City from 2012 to 2014 and as a Trading Operations Analyst at Susquehanna International Group, LLP in Dublin for five months in 2015.
Early Education
Cathal Kenny completed his secondary education at Vocational School Athenry, where he achieved his Leaving Certificate from 2001 to 2007. This foundational education provided him with the skills necessary to pursue higher education and a career in finance and real estate.