New Eason chief to implement development plan

Book and magazine seller Eason has appointed a new managing director ahead of the current incumbent stepping down in June

Liam Hanly, who is the current group finance, IT and logistics director, will take over as boss following the decision of Conor Whelan to step down.

Mr Whelan, who has been in the position since 2009, told the board he was leaving earlier this year after the development plan for the company’s coming years was agreed. He will remain until June to ensure the transition was a smooth one, Eason said.