The Chief Executive of ESB, Pat O’Doherty has appointed Bríd Horan as Deputy Chief Executive.

She will replace John Shine who will leave ESB at the end of May following 31 years with the company.

"John has made a significant contribution to ESB’s growth and development over the past three decades and has been instrumental in driving forward major investments, including the expansion and refurbishment of Ireland’s electricity network," said Pat O'Doherty, Chief Executive of ESB. "We wish him every success in his new role."

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Bríd Horan was appointed Executive Director of ESB Business Service Centre and Electric Ireland in 2010. Previously she held a number of senior executive positions in the company including Executive Director ESB Energy Solutions and Executive Director ESB Customer Supply and Group Services. Prior to joining ESB in 1997 as Group Pensions Manager, Bríd headed up KPMG Pension & Actuarial Consulting.

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