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Catalyst is more than bricks and mortar. Our state-of-the-art, agile environments, unlike anywhere else in Europe, are infused with energy, creativity and endless possibilities that allows amazing minds to come together to do amazing things. From single desks to bespoke wet lab facilities, we work with companies, start-ups and multi-nationals who want to make their mark on the world.

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With headquarters steeped in over 150 years of world-changing industrial innovation and campuses reaching from the heart of Belfast to the breath-taking edge of the North Coast, we are creating cutting-edge environments where people love to come to work.

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Catalyst innovation communities are designed to foster innovation by nurturing the power of collective and shared intelligence.

Meet our Workspace Team

Declan McCaffrey

Declan McCaffrey

Head of Facilities

Declan McCaffrey is the Head of Facilities for Catalyst where he Works within the Property... read more
Declan McCaffrey

Declan McCaffrey

Head of Facilities

Declan McCaffrey is the Head of Facilities for Catalyst where he Works within the Property Team, working closely with the Community Team to deliver a world class service for Catalysts onsite community, partners and visitors.

With 15 years experience in Facilities Management and passionate about making the working environment an even more green and sustainable place.

Declan graduated from University of Ulster in 2008 with a degree in Building Surveying, Adv Diploma in Leadership and Management in 2012. He is an avid Life saver and achieved a Bronze Medallion and Award of Merit.

He also enjoys playing football, golf, walking his dog and hiking in his spare time.

Mervyn Watley

Mervyn Watley

Director of Property and Community

Mervyn Watley is the Director of Property & Community at Catalyst. Mervyn has been in ... read more
Mervyn Watley

Mervyn Watley

Director of Property and Community

Mervyn Watley is the Director of Property & Community at Catalyst. Mervyn has been in this role since 2007 and over this period has overseen extensive capital development and tremendous growth in on-campus company numbers.

Prior to Catalyst Mervyn managed real estate and large capital programmes for Ulster University and Northern (now Danske) Bank. Mervyn is a graduate from Ulster University

Mervyn was previously a Non-Executive director of the UK Science Park Association

Craig Stewart

Craig Stewart

Head of Estates and Development

Craig joined Catalyst in June 2023 as the Head of Estates and Development. He is responsib... read more
Craig Stewart

Craig Stewart

Head of Estates and Development

Craig joined Catalyst in June 2023 as the Head of Estates and Development. He is responsible for leading the estates team to maximize and grow the property estate both in Belfast and Derry/Londonderry including existing buildings and future developments.

A member of the RICS since 2010, Craig has over 15 years of experience in the UK property industry across retail, office, industrial, and leisure sectors.  Prior to joining Catalyst, Craig worked for a Northern Ireland based property investment and development company as a Senior Asset Manager where he was responsible for the drafting and delivery of large-scale business plans and developments for private equity clients across a UK-wide portfolio.

Craig holds a Bachelor’s degree from University of Ulster in Property Investment and Development and RICS certification in Construction Project Management.

Craig is proudly the 5th generation of his family to work on the Belfast Titanic Quarter site with a family history in Harland and Wolff going back to the Olympic Class liners!

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