- Ray O’Driscoll served as acting CEO since September last year.
- He joined Shannon Airport Group in 2014.
- Passenger numbers at Shannon Airport reached 2.3 million last year.
- Group turnover rose 7pc to €78.4 million.
- The business park operates at near full capacity.
Shannon Airport Group has appointed Ray O’Driscoll as its new chief executive, and he assumes the permanent role after serving in an acting capacity.
He held the interim position since September last year. He previously acted as deputy CEO and chief operating officer of the group.
Mr O’Driscoll joined the organisation in 2014 as managing director of Shannon Commercial Enterprises, its commercial property arm. He oversaw developments in the property portfolio and contributed to aviation growth at Shannon Airport. The group operates the airport and manages office space, industrial warehouses, aircraft hangars and development land in the region.
Mr O’Driscoll is a chartered accountant who held senior finance positions with Barry Group and Eurologic Systems prior to joining Shannon Airport Group. Turnover at the group rose 7pc last year to €78.4 million. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation increased 6pc to €19.3 million.
Conal Henry shared “His deep understanding of both the aviation and commercial property sectors, combined with the vision and capability he has shown over more than a decade with the organisation, places him in a strong position to lead the group at this important moment.”
