ESB appoints new chief executive

Pat O’Doherty has been appointed as new chief executive of ESB in succession to Padraig McManus who is retiring.

Mr O’Doherty joined ESB in 1981 and has worked throughout the business in senior management roles. He is currently Executive Director, ESB Energy International and previously held the positions of Executive Director, ESB Networks; Executive Director, ESB Power Generation and General Manager, Synergen.