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. 

External Appointments 
Currently Chair of RTE, Kinsale Capital Management, Ballymore Ireland and former Chair of Enterprise 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. 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.

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 of ESB Networks from 2018 and Executive Director, Generation and Wholesale Markets from 2012 to 2018. Holds a Master’s Degree in Engineering from University College Dublin, an MBA from the University of Warwick and a Fellow of the Institute of Engineers of Ireland. Paddy 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) 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 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 the Commercial Director. Currently Market Leader for PwC’s Strategic Alliances. Has a Masters in 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.  

External Appointments
Board member of The Shannon Airport Group. Previously held non-executive roles in UK, Netherlands, South Africa and also sat on the National Maternity Hospital Foundation Board and held an advisory role on the IMI Council. Aisling has also served 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.

External Appointments
Currently a Non-Executive Director of Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd and CEO of Highflier Executive Coaching, focusing on c-suite clients. 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, and The Irish Times DAC. 

Appointment and Term
14.12.2024 - 13.12.2029

Career Experience

Managing Director at Bank of Ireland, Corporate Banking 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 both 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 & Growth Fund and Abbey Group. Pat is alsoa 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 working in Engineering and Major Projects in the HV Cables area as a cable specialist. 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 Mediators Institute of Ireland Certificate in Mediation. 

External Appointments
Current President of the Energy Services Union of Ireland (ESU) having also previously held this position from 2017 – 2021, ESU representative on the Group of Unions forum and recently appointed as 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/Irish Rail having joined the company as an apprentice fitter in 1979. Held several roles in the Mechanical Engineering section over 18 years. Moved to strategic planning for three years before transferring into operations and service delivery. Appointed Director of Operations in 2013 and held the position of Chief Executive Officer from 2018 until retirement in October 2025. 

External Appointments 
Chair of the National Apprentice Alliance and Director of SOLAS Board. Former Chair of the Board of Chartered Institute of Railway Operators (CIRO). Irish Ambassador to Union Internationale des Transports Publics (UITP), the International Association of Public Transport and 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 Master’s in 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.

External Appointments
Irish representative on the General Assembly and on the Strategic Advisory Group of the EU DSO Entity (EU Distribution System Operators Entity). 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 European Distribution System Operators (E.DSO) Policy and Regulation Committee and Chair of the Energy Skills Gap TF. Member of the Electricity Association of Ireland Policy Committee. 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).

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 an MEng 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. Trevor started 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.