Vinny O'Dowd retires after 38 years with Bethell!
After 38 years with Bethell, Vinny O'Dowd will be retiring at the end of March following an extensive and celebrated career in the industry.
Read moreBethell Construction Managing Director, Vinny O’Dowd, has reached a landmark career achievement of 30 years’ continuous service. Vinny began his career with Wimpey UK before joining the Kilroe Group in 1986 as a site engineer and progressed into project management overseeing a number of infrastructure projects throughout the UK. Vinny moved across to the Bethell business in 1992, a year after the company was acquired by the Kilroe Group. Vinny was one of a small group of employees that then moved across to Bethell, under a transfer undertaking, in 1993 following a management buyout.
Under the Bethell banner Vinny progressively moved up through the ranks, serving as Operations Director and Chief Estimator for a number of years before being appointed Managing Director in 2010.
Bethell Group Managing Director Tim Kilroe presented Vinny O’Dowd with a long service award plaque to commemorate the occasion at a recent board meeting, commenting “Vinny has been an exemplary employee over his 30 years. He has been very loyal, hardworking and a committed individual as well as a pleasure to work alongside. On behalf of all the staff and Board of Directors we would like to express a huge thank you and we look forward to many more successful years”.
Vinny O’Dowd, in response, said that he had thoroughly enjoyed his time at Bethell “working for a company with such diverse interests has always ensured that there’s never been a dull moment but most of all, it’s working with a team of first- class colleagues that’s reinforced my commitment to remain with Bethell and continue our success story”.