The team is led by Daniel Jackson, an experienced property and construction professional who has worked on a wide range of projects, both across the UK and internationally, on a variety of commercial and high-end residential developments.  A champion of change and progression in the industry throughout Northern Ireland, Daniel brings a wealth of insight and expertise to sourcing development opportunities and maximising investment on anything from bespoke homes to city regeneration schemes.  Daniel is passionate about constructing buildings which are environmentally sound and sustainable in order to transform spaces, regenerate communities and enhance people’s lives and wellbeing.  He is committed to bringing light and hope to our local communities by developing sites which have been neglected and have a negative impact on their community. Daniel is leading the Cornerstone team on our mission to ‘Light up the dark corners of the City’.

Ciaran is a graduate of the University of Ulster, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and a Member of the Institute of Bankers.  Having qualified with KPMG in 1995, Ciaran joined Bank of Ireland Corporate Banking in Belfast in 1997.  Over the course of his 18 year career with the bank, he held a number of senior and leadership positions including Regional Director (UK North), Head of Business Banking (GB) and Head of Business Banking (NI).  In 2014 he joined Santander as Head of Real Estate Finance Ireland before founding a boutique corporate finance advisory practice in 2016 that has since supported a variety of developer and investor clients in the acquisition and delivery of a wide range of development and investment opportunities.  Ciaran brings an extensive knowledge of the SME and Real Estate sectors and is excited to share this with the Cornerstone team.

Simon qualified as a Chartered Structural Engineer with a Masters degree in Structural Engineering with Architecture.  Simon has extensive experience in both commercial and residential development, from conception through to construction and completion, including post-handover customer support and service.

Andrew's professional and academic background revolves around the intersection between business and social impact.  His studies focused on sustainable business, both at undergraduate and Masters level.  He then worked for over ten years with NGOs and businesses to help them unlock their potential in creating social impact as a result of their business activities.  He is passionate about connecting people and organisations to issues where their resources can make a real difference.  Andrew enjoys being instrumental in how Cornerstone's developments are designed in order to maximise their social impact and then connect with investors and partners to make these projects come to life.  He believes in the power of business and its ability to help our local communities thrive and flourish.

Lauren is passionate about seeing the regeneration of cities which also has positive impact in building and restoring communities.  Lauren now oversees all aspects of Community Life and loves to create and design spaces that promote quality of life and are focused on the end user and their everyday lifestyle. 

Deborah is a versatile, driven administrative professional with a track record in coordinating, managing and delivering administrative tasks with precision and excellence.  She is enthusiastic about developing effective working relationships as an integral part of a successful growing business.