CEF Appoints Gail Kinkead as Head of Membership
12th Jan 2026
The Construction Employers Federation (CEF), the sole certified representative body for construction and homebuilding in Northern Ireland, has appointed Gail Kinkead as its new Head of Membership. In this role, Gail will lead the development of CEF’s member services, engage and recruit new members, deepen industry engagement, and strengthen the organisation’s voice.
Gail brings substantial business development expertise from senior engagement roles including leading positions with agendaNi Magazine, Energy Ireland and Environment Ireland. Her experience in building strong professional relationships, identifying strategic opportunities, and driving commercial growth will support CEF’s ongoing efforts to enhance its member offering.
Commenting on the appointment, Mark Spence, Chief Executive of CEF, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Gail to the team at a time when CEF as an organisation is significantly growing its impact and influence on behalf of the sector, and beyond. As we focus on evolving our services, increasing our membership base and further increasing our voice on behalf of the construction industry, Gail’s experience across local business sectors and her strategic approach to engagement will be instrumental, not just for our existing members, but also those considering joining the 70% of our sector who are already members.”
Gail added:
“I am excited to join the CEF team and to contribute to its work supporting the construction sector at such a critical time. Construction is a dynamic industry, facing both significant challenges and opportunities, and I look forward to working closely with members and partners to identify opportunities, strengthen connections, and enhance the organisation’s support for its membership in the months and years ahead.”
