NIE Networks has appointed Janet McCollum CBE as a Non-Executive Director.

Janet is a former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Moy Park, a major employer and leading company in Northern Ireland’s agri-food sector. With 25 years at Moy Park, she served as Finance Director before becoming CEO. Since 2018, Janet has expanded her career to include various non-executive roles.

Janet joins the three existing NIE Networks non-executive directors: Sir David Sterling KCB (Chair), Keith Jess and Alan Bryce, and executive directors: Derek Hynes, Managing Director, and Gordon Parkes, Executive Director, People & Culture.

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David Sterling, NIE Networks’ Chair, said: "We are delighted to welcome Janet to the Board of NIE Networks. Janet’s knowledge and experience in leading large organisations and serving the people of Northern Ireland will be invaluable to the Company. I am confident she will make a great contribution and help the Company meet the needs of our customers, the Northern Ireland economy and society at this transformational time in the energy industry."

Janet currently holds non-executive roles with W&R Barnett Limited and Tirlán Limited, and she also serves as a trustee for The Royal Countryside Fund. In recognition of her contributions to business and commerce, she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Economics from Queen’s University Belfast in 2016. Additionally, Janet is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

Janet was awarded a CBE in the 2018 Queen’s Birthday Honours for her services to economic development in Northern Ireland.