ESB Board Members

Appointment and Term
10.11.2020 - 09.11.2025

10.11.2025 - 09.11.2028 (Second Term)

Career Experience
A Fellow and Past President (2004/05) of Chartered Accountants Ireland. Joined KPMG in 1975, became an audit partner in 1988 and was elected Managing Partner in 2006. A member of KPMG’s Global Board, Global Executive Team, and EMA Board, from 2007 to 2013. Has a wide breadth of business skills with high-level experience in commercial, finance, decision-making and strategy development roles, working with clients in Ireland and abroad. Former Chair of Enterprise Ireland. Dublin City University conferred Terence with the award of Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) in October 2023, acknowledging his contribution to Irish business, education, the arts and public services.

External Appointments 
Currently Chair of RTE, Kinsale Capital Management and Ballymore (Ireland). Led the Arts Council 2014 Strategic Review Group and is involved in several charity and cultural boards. A Patron of Chapter Zero Ireland, a community of non-executive directors that lead Irish boardroom discussions on the impacts of climate change.

Appointment and Term
08.03.2022 - 07.03.2027

Career Experience
Appointed Chief Executive in August 2021. Before this, held the position of Managing Director, ESB Networks from 2018 and Executive Director, Generation and Wholesale Markets from 2012 to 2018. Holds a Masters of Engineering from University College Dublin (UCD), an MBA from the University of Warwick and is a Fellow of the Institute of Engineers of Ireland. Worked in the steel industry in the UK before moving to the energy sector in 1999 to lead the Synergen joint venture between ESB and Statoil. 

External Appointments
Member of the Board of Directors of the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) in the US and Chair of the Open Doors Initiative.

Appointment and Term
04.01.2023 - 03.01.2028

Career Experience
A Chartered Accountant, who trained with PwC, a University College Cork (UCC) commerce graduate and a Chartered Director. Chief Financial Officer of Bord na Móna plc from 2006 to 2019 and was also Interim Managing Director of the Company in 2017/2018. Prior to that, Michael held several senior financial positions in Ireland, the UK and the US in a range of industries including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, property development and hospitality.

External Appointments
A member of the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board since February 2021

Appointment and Term
25.04.2023 - 24.04.2028

Career Experience
More than 20 years' experience in the telecommunications and technology sectors including global, regional, and Irish market roles. Formerly held roles as Microsoft Strategy and Sustainability Director, Global Partner Solutions Director, and  Commercial Director. Currently Market Leader for PwC’s Strategic Alliances. Holds a Masters of Business Economics from University College Cork, studied at the Insead Data and Artificial Intelligence School and is a graduate of the Cambridge University Sustainability Leadership 2022 programme. Previously held non-executive roles in the UK, Netherlands, South Africa and also sat on the National Maternity Hospital Foundations Board and held an advisory role on the IMI Council. 

External Appointments
Currently board member of The Shannon Airport Group. Serves on the 30% Club Technology Steering Group.

Appointment and Term
25.04.2023 - 24.04.2028

Career Experience
An executive career spanning Kerry Group plc and UDG Healthcare plc over 25 years across various roles as Executive Managing Director, Corporate and Strategy Development Officer and Financial Controller in Ireland, UK, Europe, and US. Annette is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, holds a B. Comm from University College Cork, is a qualified Chartered Director and holds two professional diplomas in business and executive coaching from Smurfit Business School. Was Executive Director to the board of UDG Healthcare plc from 2004 to 2011. Subsequently held several non-executive directorships with UDG Healthcare plc, Grafton Group plc, Irish Life, Aryzta AG, The Irish Times DAC and Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd (a position held until 31 December 2025).

External Appointments
Currently CEO of Highflier Executive Coaching, focusing on c-suite clients.

Appointment and Term
14.12.2024 - 13.12.2029

Career Experience

Managing Director, Corporate Banking at Bank of Ireland, until November 2020. A recognised senior leader and influencer in banking and financial services with over 40 years’ experience across retail banking, credit risk, business and corporate banking, both domestically and internationally and across all sectors. Pat is a Fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants and the Institute of Bankers and a 2017 graduate of Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Programme.

External Appointments 

Non-Executive Director of Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd, Dunport Capital's Recovery and Growth Fund and Abbey Group. Pat is also a Trustee of the Bank of Ireland Staff Pension Fund and also acts as advisor to the boards of several Irish private companies. 

Appointment and Term
01.01.2023 - 31.12.2026

Career Experience
Worked in ESB International since 2001, primarily in the overhead line development area. Currently President of the Energy Services Union of Ireland (but remains an employee of ESB and arrangements continue to be in accordance with the Worker Participation (State Enterprises) Acts, 1977 and 1988). Holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree in HRM Strategy and Practice from the National College of Ireland (NCI) and a Higher Advanced Diploma in Applied Employment Law from King’s Inn School of Law. Holds a Certificate in Management and Industrial Relations from NCI, a Certificate in Health and Safety from UCD and a Certificate in Mediation from the Mediators Institute of Ireland.

External Appointments
Current President of the Energy Services Union of Ireland (ESU), ESU representative on the Group of Unions forum and ESU representative on the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) and Health and Safety Committee. Trustee of Electric Aid, ESB’s staff charity, and Secretary of the National Worker Director Group.

Appointment and Term
01.01.2023 - 31.12.2026

Career Experience
Joined ESB in March 1982. Worked as a general worker, charge hand linesman, electrician and as a Networks Technician in ESB Networks for over 40 years.

External Appointments
Active member of the ESB Group of Unions. Vice Chair of the SIPTU Energy Branch Committee, member of SIPTU’s Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction (TEAC) Committee and Treasurer of the National Worker Directors of Ireland.

Appointment and Term
14.12.2024 - 13.12.2029

Career Experience
Former Chief Executive Officer of Iarnród Éireann having joined the company as an apprentice fitter in 1979. Appointed Director of Operations in 2013 and held the position of Chief Executive Officer from 2018 until retirement in October 2025. Former Chair of the Board of Chartered Institute of Railway Operators (CIRO).

External Appointments 
Chair of the National Apprentice Alliance and a Director of SOLAS Board. Irish Ambassador to Union Internationale des Transports Publics (UITP), the International Association of Public Transport. Board member of UITP Policy Board.  

Appointment and Term
01.01.2023 - 31.12.2026

Career Experience
Joined ESB as a graduate engineer in 1989. Holds a primary degree and Masters of Engineering from Trinity College Dublin and Dublin City University respectively and a Diploma in Asset Management from the Institute of Asset Management as well as a certificate and Diploma in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors. A Chartered Engineer (Engineers Ireland), Gráinne has worked in ESB Networks, Power Generation and Supply. Currently Business Strategy Manager for ESB Networks. Past Chair of the networks sub-branch of the Energy Sector Professionals Association (ESPA). Previously director of ESB Fullabrook Wind Farm and Derrybrien Wind Farm (2012-2016).

External Appointments
Irish representative on the General Assembly and on the Strategic Advisory Group of the EU Distribution System Operators Entity E.DSO. Vice Chair of the Eurelectric Working Group on Regulation and Network Customers and a member of the Distribution and Market Facilitation Committee. Member of the E.DSO Policy and Regulation Committee and Chair of the Energy Skills Gap Taskforce. Member of the Electricity Association of Ireland Policy Committee.

Appointment and Term
14.12.2021 - 13.12.2026

Career Experience
CEO and Board member of Northern Ireland Water since 2010. Experience in regulated utility management, driving delivery in customer service and efficiency. Holds a Masters of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Queen’s University, Belfast and received an honorary degree from the university in 2023. Energy networks experience gained working with NIE Networks from 1996 – 2010. A Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers.

External Appointments
President of the WaterAid Northern Ireland Committee.

Appointment and Term
01.01.2023 - 31.12.2026

Career Experience
Technical Service Supervisor in ESB Networks. Previous roles include System Manager, Customer Service Supervisor, Training Officer, and Network Technician. Began his career as an apprentice electrician and has accumulated over 20 years’ experience within ESB.

External Appointments
Chair of the ESB Connect Technical Supervisor Branch. A representative in the ESB Group of Unions. Connect representative at the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and a member of the National Worker Director Group.