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John Vaudin

Dublin,Ireland

Summary

Chartered Surveyor, strategic leader, and real estate investment expert with over 35 years of experience including executive and board-level experience across Irish and international markets. Currently Managing Director of Deloitte Ireland’s Real Estate Advisory team and a Non-Executive Director in the charity and housing sectors. Former Country Head of Round Hill Capital (Ireland), delivering over €800 million in residential and student accommodation investments. Founding shareholder of Hibernia REIT plc. Combines board-level strategic oversight with deep operational understanding, a broad stakeholder network, and a collaborative leadership style. Holds a Diploma in Corporate Governance from the Corporate Governance Institute.

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in board governance and strategic oversight, Strong Business acumen aligned to ESG and responsible investment, risk management and regulatory compliance awareness.A successful track record in real estate fund management, housing strategy, and public sector insight. Strong stakeholder relations and cross-sector leadership skills. Experienced in private equity and asset management, as well as social impact and not-for-profit governance. Committed to driving sustainable growth and fostering impactful change across sectors.

Known for driving strategic growth and governance. Strengths include insightful decision-making, fostering collaborative partnerships, and elevating board performance to achieve organisational goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work history

Incoming Non-Executive Director

Leading Affordable Housing Body
01.2026
  • Appointed to the Board of one of Ireland's largest Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs), with responsibility for social impact, housing strategy, and corporate governance.

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Managing Director – Real Estate Advisory

Deloitte Ireland
01.2023 - 07.2025
  • Leads Deloitte's real estate consultancy practice.
  • Advises major institutional and public clients.
  • ESG and governance advisor on strategic projects.

Non-Executive Director Festina Lente

01.2023 - 07.2025
  • Provides governance, strategic guidance, and oversight to this equestrian therapy charity.

Managing Director & Country Head

Round Hill Capital
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • Established Irish platform for global private equity real estate firm.
  • Delivered €800M+ investment in PRS and PBSA sectors.
  • Originated key JV partnerships with QuadReal, NBK, and SFO Group.

Director & Shareholder

WK Nowlan
01.2005 - 01.2018
  • Founding shareholder of Hibernia REIT.
  • Lead advisor to institutions, banks, and high-net-worth investors.
  • Oversaw acquisitions, asset management, and strategic disposals.

Education

Chartered Surveyor -

Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland

Diploma in Real Estate - undefined

College of Estate Management

BSc (Hons) - Geography

Coventry University

Diploma in Corporate Governance -

Corporate Governance Institute

Skills

  • Board Governance & Strategic advice
  • Leadership and team motivation
  • ESG & Responsible Investment
  • Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance
  • Real Estate Fund Management
  • Housing Strategy & Public Sector Insight
  • Business networking
  • Stakeholder Relations & Cross-Sector Leadership
  • Private Equity & Asset Management
  • Social Impact & Not-for-Profit Governance
  • Strategic planning
  • Market analysis
  • Risk assessment
  • Change management
  • Strategic communication
  • Project oversight
  • Boardroom diplomacy
  • Knowledge of regulatory environment

Personal Information

Date of birth: 04/16/66

Married - 2 children

Timeline

Incoming Non-Executive Director

Leading Affordable Housing Body
01.2026

Managing Director – Real Estate Advisory

Deloitte Ireland
01.2023 - 07.2025

Non-Executive Director Festina Lente

01.2023 - 07.2025

Managing Director & Country Head

Round Hill Capital
01.2018 - 01.2023

Director & Shareholder

WK Nowlan
01.2005 - 01.2018

Diploma in Real Estate - undefined

College of Estate Management

BSc (Hons) - Geography

Coventry University

Chartered Surveyor -

Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland

Diploma in Corporate Governance -

Corporate Governance Institute
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