Brian Higgins

Brian Higgins is an experienced HR professional currently serving as the Director of HR & Facilities at the Irish Aviation Authority since May 2023. Prior to this role, Brian was the Director of Corporate Services at the Commission for Aviation Regulation from July 2016 to May 2023, managing a range of functions including HR, IT, and corporate governance. Brian also held key positions such as General Manager & Chief Flying Instructor at Flightwise/Wrenair, Head of Human Resources at Bank of Scotland (Ireland), Human Resources Director at C&C Group, and Head of Human Resources at Irish Biscuits Ltd. Education includes a Diploma of Education in Organisational Behaviour from the Irish Management Institute, Chartered Fellow status in Human Resource Management from CIPD, and a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Relations & Personnel Management from the National College of Ireland.