Mediahuis Ireland names its next chief executive 

Sheena Peirse is currently chief customer officer with the company which owns the 'Irish Independent' and 'Sunday Independent' newspapers

Peter Vandermeersch (left), chief executive of Mediahuis Ireland, with incoming chief executive Sheena Peirse (right). Ms Peirse previously held senior roles in UK broadcast media, including ITV and Channel 4.

Mediahuis Ireland, the owner of the Irish Independent and Sunday Independent newspapers, has appointed Sheena Peirse as its new chief executive to replace outgoing Peter Vandermeersch.

Ms Peirse is currently chief customer officer with the company. Prior to joining Mediahuis Ireland in 2019, she held senior roles in UK broadcast media, including ITV and Channel 4.