Kieran is an international executive who studied Law but decided that the commercial world would offer more diversity and challenge. He commenced his career in sales and marketing roles in FMCG and moved into general management in industries as diverse as Distilled Spirits, FMCG, Wine, Technical Services and Printing. He was Managing Director of the Indonesian, Australian and UK operations of PZ Cussons PLC and a founding Director of the National Australia Bank private equity business. He was Group CEO of the Joval Group of companies in Australia with operations which span Wine production and distribution, Food distribution and 3PL Logistics. He was most recently a non-executive director and then CEO of InnovaDerma PLC.

Kieran was a graduate of the first-ever Australian Institute of Company Directors CDC course, achieving an Order of Merit. He has facilitated for AICD since 2000 and is a Fellow of the Institute.