Daire Hearne  

Daire Hearne is a seasoned communications and marketing leader with a passion for storytelling, brand building, and strategic engagement across the built environment.

Before joining Purcell, Daire spent 12 years as Global Head of Communications at an international practice. There, she played a pivotal role in shaping the studio’s brand and public voice, leading high-impact campaigns and supporting business development across global markets.

Her earlier career spans international marketing and business development, giving her deep insight into how thoughtful communication can drive growth, foster collaboration, and amplify a firm’s values and expertise. Daire’s approach is people-focused and values-driven. She is known for building strong relationships across teams, championing inclusive narratives, and aligning communications with a practice’s purpose and ambition.

Now at Purcell, she leads the firm’s marketing and communications team, celebrating its heritage expertise, conservation ethos, and the social impact of its work across the UK and internationally.

She has a passion for music and theatre, making the most of what London has to offer. Her favourite past time is catching up with family and friends with great food and good craic.