Ms Drury, a member of the Bar of Ireland as well as a qualified solicitor, brings over 12 years’ legal experience in corporate governance, finance, commercial, employment, data protection, consumer, technology, regulatory and contract law.

Her legal expertise in multiple jurisdictions, including with leading commercial law firms in Sydney, Dublin and the Cayman Islands, combines with her contribution to international human rights and humanitarian efforts through her work with the Adara Group, Goal and the Global Legal Action Network.

She currently leads transitional justice and pro bono rule of law and access to justice programmes at Irish Rule of Law International (IRLI).

Ms Cleary has over a decade of senior leadership experience in human rights and international development including in post-conflict settings in Bosnia, Rwanda, Georgia and Guatemala. Her areas of expertise include strategic development, funding, change management and governance.

She brings specialist training in negotiation, change management, project management, innovation and governance. Her academic credentials include a first-class international Master’s in economy, state and society, in addition to her ongoing studies in human rights and social policy.

Commenting on the appointments, James Bridgeman SC, chair of the Glencree board said: “On behalf of my colleagues on the board and the team, I am delighted to welcome Michelle and Maria to the Glencree board.

“Their experience spanning law, governance, human rights and international development together with their global perspectives and a deep commitment to peace and justice, will be invaluable as we continue to build on the impact of our work in divided societies.

“Their appointments further strengthen Glencree’s governance and our mission to support peace and reconciliation across this island and internationally as we contribute to a more peaceful world.”