HUGH C KELLY, MANAGING DIRECTOR
Hugh Kelly is a civil engineering graduate of Trinity College Dublin. He also holds a masters degree in mathematics from Trinity and an MBA from University College Dublin.
Prior to returning to Ireland to join Associated Marketing in 1993, he worked in Ireland, France, Canada and the UK in the fields of research, contracting and consulting engineering. During this time, he attained the Institution of Civil Engineers AMICE (professional examination towards chartership) qualification. He is also a member of the
Institution of Engineers of Ireland. He has extensive experience in industrial and contract products.
He joined Associated Marketing Ltd. as General Manager and became Managing Director in 1995. In 2000, he completed a MBO. During his time in Associated Marketing, he has expanded the companies markets so that they now include those of the Middle East, South East Asia, USA, Australia and New Zealand. The company’s product groups have expanded to include a wide range of contract interior products and the company has also invested directly in manufacturing.
He established Home & Office Cleaning Systems Ltd. in 2000, a subsidiary cleaning equipment distribution company and the DriSafe Irish cleaning services franchise.
Hugh lives with his wife and 3 sons in Dublin.