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SONI, Northern Ireland's electricity Transmission System Operator, has appointed two independent Non-Executive Directors to its Board.
Former EY audit partner Michael Kidd will join alongside Dr Jayesh Parmar, an international energy and policy specialist.
As the region's Transmission System Operator (TSO), SONI plans and operates the high-voltage network so electricity can move from generation to where it is required, now and in the years ahead.
Speaking about the appointments, SONI Chair, Dr Peter McNaney CBE, said: "We are delighted to welcome Dr Jayesh Parmar and Michael Kidd to the Board. They both bring a wealth of experience and expertise that will complement the already strong skill set of the SONI Board.
"We are in a really significant and exciting phase of our journey here at SONI and we look forward to working with Michael and Jayesh as we continue to build our skills, experience and expertise to drive the success of SONI, Northern Ireland’s Transmission System Operator."
Dr Jayesh Parmar is a Chartered Engineer with more than 25 years' experience across the UK and global energy sectors.
Speaking about the appointment, Dr Jayesh Parmar said: "I have worked with many governments, regulators and energy companies around the world to help drive change in energy market design, the energy transition and regulatory reform. SONI plays a key role in Northern Ireland’s energy system, and I am excited to join the Board and apply my knowledge to help strengthen their capacity to help deliver the energy transition in Northern Ireland."
Michael Kidd is a Chartered Accountant and former EY Audit Partner. His career spans corporate and business banking, including serving as Head of Business Banking UK at Bank of Ireland. He is currently a Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Chair at Danske Bank UK.
Commenting on the appointment, he said: "SONI plays a key role in helping to shape the energy transition in Northern Ireland. I am really pleased to join the Board as a Non-Executive Director and I look forward to working with the team at SONI as they continue to work towards delivering a cleaner energy future."
