It was announced today that Eason has appointed Liam Hanly, the current Group Finance, IT and Logistics Director, as its new Managing Director. This follows the decision of Conor Whelan to step down as Managing Director at the end of June 2017 to pursue other interests.
Conor Whelan has been Managing Director of Eason since 2009 and is the outgoing Chairman of Retail Ireland. He informed the Board of Eason of his intention to step down as Managing Director earlier this year following agreement with the board on the new Eason 2020 strategy and plan and the successful identification of a new Managing Director to ensure a smooth transition had occurred.
Liam Hanly joined Eason in 2010 and has been responsible for Group Finance, IT and Logistics. He previously held senior management positions in a number of Irish retail and wholesale businesses including McCabes Pharmacy, Xtravision and Irish Merchants /Bunzl.
Making the announcement, Chairman of Eason, James Osborne said, "The board and I are very pleased to have someone of Liam Hanly’s calibre to take over from Conor Whelan as Managing Director of Eason. Liam Hanly brings a wealth of retail knowledge and experience of the business and on behalf of the Board I wish him every success in his new role."
Source: www.businessworld.ie