Ex-Aviva chief Egan named as Rehab chairman

Retired Aviva Ireland chief Sean Egan is the new chairman of the Rehab Group.

Mr Egan will also act as executive chair of the controversial charity until the new chief executive is appointed.

His appointment was flagged on Sunday by management consultant, Eddie Molloy, who is reviewing the charity’s structures and governance on behalf of the board.

There will be no remuneration for any aspect of Mr Egan’s duties as chairman or executive chairman of the Rehab Group.

An external recruitment process for a new chief executive is under way and advertisements will be placed next week.

New board members are being sought but there is no remuneration for these roles.

A sub-committee of the Board will oversee the appointment process for the position of chief executive and form an interview panel. The appointment will be subject to board approval.

Mr Egan said around €140,000 a year would be paid to the next chief executive of the Rehab Group.

The charity’s former chief executive, Angela Kerins, revealed that her salary was €240,000 a year, but only after being put under pressure to do so.

Mr Egan, 57, suffered a major stroke two years ago and made a strong recovery following intense rehabilitation.

“I have personal experience of rehabilitation services and I know the difference that the support of committed professionals can have in enhancing the lives of people who rely on the types of services Rehab provides,” he said.

Mr Egan, whose election follows the retirement of sitting chairman Brian Kerr, has asked Rehab staff to trust in him.

He said that he would work with the new incoming chief executive and everybody across Rehab to ensure the organisation overcame the recent turbulent period and had a more positive future.