Graduating from NUI Galway with a Masters of Arts in Economics in 1993, Marian joined the Sherry FitzGerald Group in 1996 having worked for a number of years in academia where she specialised in urban economics.

As Chief Economist and Director of Research Marian's role involves monitoring and analysing economic and property indicators in the domestic and international markets. She is the company spokesperson for media relations and one of the most highly regarded commentators in the industry.