Chair
Conan took on the role of the Haemophilia Society’s (THS) chair in November 2024, having served for five years as a trustee.
He has a long history with us as both his parents were heavily involved with the Northern Ireland (NI) local group from when he was a child. He has many fond memories of the group’s community events, including conferences, AGMs, local family days and holidaying in society caravans around the country.
Conan has severe haemophilia A and having been born in the early 1980s he came into contact with contaminated blood; becoming infected with hepatitis C. He is now clear of the virus and has been heavily involved in the Infected Blood Inquiry and campaigning for justice for people infected and affected by the scandal.
An engineer, Conan has held management positions in the NI water industry for more than 20 years. He lives in County Antrim in Northern Ireland with his son Mathew, partner Andrea and her daughter Ariana.
Conan said: ‘I’m very honoured to take on the role of chair of THS. I step up at a time of unprecedented financial pressure for charities. My foremost ambition is to achieve self-sustainability through the growth and engagement of our membership.’