The board of Irish energy company ESB has appointed Paddy Hayes as the new chief executive, who will succeed Pat O’Doherty who is retiring.
Hayes (pictured) joined ESB from British Steel in 1999 and was appointed managing director of ESB Networks in 2018.
Prior to this he held the position of executive director, generation and wholesale markets.
Terence O’Rourke, chairman of ESB, said: “On behalf of the Board, I am delighted to announce Paddy Hayes as the new chief executive of ESB. He takes over the role at a challenging time for the country, the industry and the company.
“Paddy brings enormous business experience, expertise and a track record of achievement to the role. I am confident he will be outstanding in the position. I also want to thank Pat O’Doherty, the outgoing chief executive for the many years of dedicated service to ESB.
“Pat has led the transformation of ESB over the last decade in Ireland and has focussed the company on the transition to a low carbon future. I wish him the very best for the future.”
Hayes said: “ESB is an outstanding company.
“I am delighted and honoured by the trust placed in me and looking forward to working with the Board and everyone in ESB as, together, we play our part in delivering a low carbon future based on clean electricity.”