Former head of Enterprise Ireland Leo Clancy appointed as CEO of EI Electronics 

Leo Clancy announced in December that he would step down from CEO of Enterprise Ireland to pursue a career in the private sector 

Former head of Enterprise Ireland Leo Clancy has been appointed as the incoming CEO for Shannon-headquartered EI Electronics.

Mr Clancy held the position of Enterprise Ireland chief executive for the past four years, taking over the role from Julie Sinnamon. He announced in December that he would resign from the post in March to pursue a career in the private sector.

Mr Clancy will take up the new role as head of EI Electronics on April 1, taking over from the company's current CEO, Mick Guinee.

Headquartered in Shannon, EI Electronics is an Irish-owned multinational supplying fire and life safety solutions from its manufacturing base in Clare. 

Commenting on his appointment, Mr Clancy said: "I am honoured to succeed Mick Guinee as CEO of EI Electronics. Mick's legacy is extraordinary and EI is an incredible Irish success story."

"I am looking forward to the opportunity of working with Mick, as Chairman, and with the talented team to drive the company's next phase of growth and innovation."

Acting in his capacity as chairman, Mr Guinee added: "On behalf of the board and the entire organisation, we are delighted to welcome Leo Clancy as our new CEO. His expertise and empathic leadership style make him the ideal choice to lead EI Electronics into its next chapter."