We were pleased to partner with the RCPI to lead the recruitment process for this key position. The RCPI is dedicated to excellence in medical education, public health, and healthcare leadership and a key strategic priority is the development of its Medical Museum - with this appointment, it has further strengthened its highly committed team.  

As Director of Fundraising & Communications at Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services (OLH&CS) for over a decade, Eleanor has deep expertise in driving strategic fundraising growth, securing major philanthropic gifts, and leading multi-million-euro capital campaigns. Her career prior to joining OLH&CS included roles with Focus Ireland, UNICEF and McCann Erickson. 

Welcoming the new appointment, Audrey Houlihan CEO said: “I am delighted to welcome Eleanor Flew as the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. Eleanor brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to advancing meaningful collaborations and philanthropic initiatives. We look forward to the vision, energy, and expertise that Eleanor will bring to RCPI, and we are excited for the journey ahead.” 

Speaking about her appointment, Eleanor says: “I'm absolutely delighted to be joining the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland as Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships. I look forward to working collaboratively with the team and engaging with donors and partners to support the College’s strategic priorities — including leading a major capital campaign to develop Ireland's first publicly accessible medical museum at Number 6 Kildare Street.” 

We wish Eleanor every success as she steps into this exciting new role and look forward to seeing the impact of her work. 

CCI Executive Search works exclusively with not-for-profit organisations to recruit excellent staff and build high-performing teams. To learn more about our services or to discuss an upcoming recruitment need, visit our website or contact us directly at 01 524 2807 or at recruitment@cciexecutivesearch.ie.