The Community Preservation Corporation
Fergus O'Connell is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in financial planning and analysis, capital strategies, and tax management. Currently serving as the Vice President and Director of Capital Strategies at The Community Preservation Corporation since June 2017, Fergus leads the FP&A function and capital raising initiatives. Prior to this role, Fergus worked at BNP Paribas as the VP of IHC Financial & Management Reporting, where leadership was provided for the implementation of key financial applications. Previous roles include Corporate Finance Consultant at KPMG, FP&A Manager and Tax Manager at GE Capital, and Tax Manager at Deloitte & Touche. Fergus holds an ACA in Accounting from Chartered Accountants Ireland, an AITI in Taxation from the Institute of Taxation in Ireland, and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from University College Cork.
The Community Preservation Corporation
The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) was launched in 1974 through a joint agreement between the City of New York and its leading commercial banks to restore and rebuild New York’s aging neighborhoods. In the more than 40 years since, we have evolved and expanded our reach to become a consistent source of capital to underserved housing markets throughout New York City and in communities across the state. Our deep, strategic relationships with government agencies, community groups, banks, and other investors has positioned CPC as a trusted partner who works hand-in-hand with housing providers to create customized financing solutions. CPC has financed more than 185,000 affordable housing units to date. With roughly $10 billion in public and private investments, our work has helped revitalize countless neighborhoods and provided quality housing for low-income families, senior citizens, and individuals with disabilities.