Irish Member Committee
The Ireland National Committee aims to promote sustainable energy development in Ireland, as a part of the WEC’s energy vision. As a member of the WEC network, the organisation is committed to representing the Irish perspective within national, regional and global energy debates. The committee includes a variety of members to ensure that the diverse energy interests of Ireland are appropriately represented. Members of the committee are invited to attend high-level events, participate in energy-focused study groups, contribute to technical research and be a part of the global energy dialogue.
Liam is a member of the senior management team in ESB Group, the Irish power utility, and leads ESB International’s business development activity. This covers activities in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia for ESBI’s Power Engineering Consultancy and Power Plant Operations & Maintenance services businesses. Liam is responsible for developing new business opportunities and for developing strategic partnerships to support the growth of ESBI’s services business. Liam has 30 years of experience in the international power sector, in roles ranging from engineering project design, project management, information systems, utility management consulting, operations management and business development. Prior to leading ESBI’s business development activity, Liam was head of ESBI’s global consultancy business. Liam has a Bachelors Degree in Engineering from National University of Ireland (Cork), a Masters Degree in Industrial Engineering and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from National University of Ireland (Dublin). Liam is Chairman of the Irish Committee of the World Energy Council and a Director of the National Energy Association of Ireland which represents Ireland in the European electricity association EURELECTRIC.