By Business & Finance 
Pictured: Evelyn Redmond, Commercial Energy Consultant, Pinergy
This week sees new and notable appointments at Pinergy, Crowe Ireland, Outmin, Climb Channel Solutions Ireland and the Institute of Concrete Technology.
Evelyn Redmond, Commercial Energy Consultant
Pinergy
Pinergy, the energy transition company, has announced the appointment of Evelyn Redmond as a Commercial Energy Consultant for the Leinster region. This appointment underscores Pinergy’s commitment to expanding its expertise and supporting businesses in the Leinster region in achieving their sustainability goals.
Evelyn will leverage her extensive experience in business development and supporting clients as a trusted advisor in order to help businesses optimise their energy use, reduce costs and embrace sustainable practices. She will also focus on supporting the equine sector, for which she has a lifelong passion and is committed to supporting this sector in their sustainable energy transition.
In her new role, Evelyn will focus on providing innovative, energy-efficient solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs. She will consult with businesses to help them identify
cost-saving opportunities, comply with sustainability regulations and ultimately transition to cleaner energy sources. She will also advise on renewable energy solutions to support clients in optimising energy use to make a lasting environmental and financial impact on their business.
Speaking about this latest appointment for the Leinster region, Daire Keating, Chief Commercial Officer at Pinergy said, “Evelyn’s deep understanding of business development and implementing cost saving strategies makes her an excellent addition to the Pinergy team. Her passion for building strong client relationships makes me confident that she will be a valuable asset to our team and a trusted advisor to our clients in Leinster.”
Commenting on her new role at Pinergy, Evelyn Redmond said, “I am thrilled to join the Pinergy team and contribute to a company that shares my commitment to fostering long-term partnerships to achieve the company’s mission of powering energy transition.”
She added: “”I believe in building strong relationships with my clients and understanding their unique challenges to empower them to achieve their ESG goals while reducing costs. I’m particularly excited to leverage my lifelong passion for the equine industry to help businesses in that sector navigate sustainable energy solutions.”
Evelyn is originally from the Curragh in Kildare. Prior to joining Pinergy, Evelyn held Business Development Manager roles at Hunter Apparel Solutions and Ralawise and held Area Sales Manager positions at Plusvital and Mascot International.
Claire Davey, Partner of Employment Tax Advisory Services
Crowe Ireland
Pictured: Claire Davey, Partner, Employment Tax Advisory Services, Crowe Ireland
Crowe Ireland has announced the appointment of Claire Davey as Partner to lead its Employment Tax Advisory Services, encompassing employment tax, global mobility and reward services.
With over 20 years of experience, Davey brings deep technical expertise and a strong track record of delivering complex tax solutions for clients across all sectors. She specialises in complex employment tax matters, global mobility solutions, and innovative reward structures. She has extensive experience working with multinational corporations, indigenous Irish businesses and public sector organisations.
Welcoming Claire in her new role, Naoise Cosgrove, Managing Partner at Crowe Ireland, said, “Claire’s appointment reflects our ongoing investment in specialist talent and our commitment to building a market-leading practice. Her extensive experience and client-focused approach embody Crowe’s values and growth ambitions. The appointment comes at a strategic time as Crowe continues to strengthen its position as a leading firm offering partner-led service with the resources of a global network.”
Grayson Buckley, Head of Taxation, said, “Claire will play a key role in expanding our Employment Tax Advisory Services practice, an area where businesses increasingly need expert guidance in today’s complex regulatory environment. Her expertise will further enhance Crowe’s ability to provide integrated solutions spanning tax, corporate advisory and consulting services.”
Commenting on her appointment, Davey said, “I’m excited to join a firm with such a strong reputation for client service and ambitious growth plans. Crowe’s focus on building long-term client relationships through specialist expertise resonated strongly with me. I look forward to developing the Employment Tax Advisory Services practice and contributing to the firm’s continued success.”
In her new role, Davey will focus on strengthening Crowe’s market position in employment tax consulting, developing innovative solutions for evolving work arrangements, and building a specialised team to support clients with international workforce challenges.
This appointment underscores Crowe’s commitment to investing in its people and technology to meet evolving client needs in an increasingly complex business environment.
Beyond her professional practice, Davey serves on the board of County Kildare Chamber, the largest business organisation in the mid-east region of Ireland, representing 400 businesses and over 38,000 employees. This involvement reflects her commitment to supporting business growth and economic development in the region.
Feargal O’Rourke, Chair
Outmin
Outmin, an intelligent bookkeeping start-up that automates financial data production and eliminates manual data entry, today announced a €4 million raise led by Praetura Ventures via its Praetura EIS Growth Fund and NPIF II – Praetura Equity Finance, which is managed by Praetura as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II. The company also confirmed the appointment of Feargal O’Rourke, current IDA Chairman and former Managing Partner of PwC Ireland, as Chairman of the Board.
The raise will enable Outmin to accelerate engineering hires, deepen AI capabilities, and scale delivery for a growing base of accounting firm partners, focused on margin improvement, efficiency, and modernising the core bookkeeping model. Additionally, the funding will enable Outmin to broaden its international reach, particularly in the North West of England, where it already has an emerging presence.
“This funding marks an exciting new phase for Outmin,” said Ross Hunt, CEO and Founder of Outmin. “It will enable us to continue our growth in Ireland and expand our presence in the UK, especially in the North West which is a hotbed of activity. It’s about delivering a real system that changes how firms operate. With Feargal’s experience and leadership, we’re more equipped than ever to bring automated bookkeeping to more businesses and help accounting firms navigate the future of bookkeeping and finance.”
Feargal O’Rourke brings a unique perspective from decades at the forefront of the global accounting profession. His appointment signals Outmin’s commitment to solving long-standing challenges in the industry, including talent shortages, inefficiencies, and succession risks.
“Outmin is building something accounting firms truly need,” said O’Rourke. “It’s not a short-term fix, it’s a foundational shift. The team understands where the gaps are in the current model, and they’re delivering a system that helps firms scale and focus their people on higher-value work.”
Outmin’s AI Bookkeeper automates key financial workflows, including document collection, invoice processing, reconciliation, and reporting. It combines automation with expert oversight to deliver accurate, up-to-date books, without growing headcount.
According to Outmin, more than 350 businesses utilise the platform, and they have established partnerships with 11 accounting practices. Businesses report saving more than 200 hours annually on bookkeeping, while some partner firms report as much as €10,000 in additional revenue per client onboarded to Outmin by reallocating existing staff to higher-value tasks.
“Every accounting firm is facing pressure to do more with less,” said David Kelleher, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer at Outmin. “The future belongs to firms that invest in better systems, not just people. We’re already partnered with forward-thinking firms like Nexio, who are providing valuable insights to help us optimise our product and create something that gives accounting practices a real competitive advantage.”
Outmin is headquartered in Dublin and currently supports accounting firms across Ireland and the UK.
Ronnie Hamilton, Pre-Sales Director
Climb Channel Solutions Ireland
Pictured: Ronnie Hamilton, Pre-Sales Director, Climb Channel Solutions Ireland
Bringing over two decades of technical expertise and strategic leadership to his new role, Ronnie will be responsible for leading pre-sales initiatives in Ireland for the business. This will include providing guidance to the pre-sales team and identifying IT solutions which address the evolving needs of partners and their customers.
Ronnie will work closely with vendor sales and technical pre-sales teams to understand each offering and how they fit within the Climb Channel Solutions Ireland portfolio. He will also manage technical relationships and evaluate new and innovative technologies to develop strategies that foster growth for the company.
Prior to taking up the position of Pre-Sales Director in Climb Channel Solutions Ireland, Ronnie held the role of Principal Technical Consultant and Senior Virtualisation Engineer within DataSolutions (acquired by Climb Global Solutions in October 2023). Earlier in his career, he held managerial and engineering roles in Lufthansa Technik Air Motive Ireland, the National College of Ireland, and Kingston Technology.
As a keen community advocate, he currently runs the End User Community Ireland (EUC Ireland) and Nutanix Ireland user groups. This involves hosting quarterly meetings, arranging expert speakers and providing an environment for technical experts and vendors to gather, learn, and network.
Ronnie holds an honours degree in Applied Computer Science from Ulster University. Throughout his career, he has also garnered several accreditations and certifications across leading vendors such as Cato Networks, Microsoft, Nutanix and SolarWinds.
Speaking about this appointment, Ronnie said: “My focus will be building out tailored, high-value demos that not only drive growth but solidify our position as industry and thought leaders in distribution. It’s an exciting opportunity to merge strategic vision with hands-on execution, ensuring that our solutions remain both cutting-edge and closely aligned with market demands.”
Brian Davis, VP of Sales for the UK & Ireland, Climb Channel Solutions Ireland, added: “Whilst Ronnie has been a part of our team for many years, we look forward to seeing him apply his expertise to this new role and becoming more involved in business strategy. He will be pivotal to driving the business forward and empowering success not only for Climb Channel Solutions Ireland but our wider partner network and their customers.”
John Reddy, President
Institute of Concrete Technology
Pictured Left to Right: John Reddy, Ecocem Director of Concrete Technology Deployment and Colin Nessfield, Outgoing President of ICT.
Ecocem proud to announce that John Reddy, their Director of Concrete Technology Deployment, has been appointed to the role of President of the Institute of Concrete Technology (ICT), the international professional body for concrete technologists and engineers.
Reddy is the first person from Ireland to hold the role of President of ICT, which has a term of two years, and follows his term of Vice President of the organisation since 2023. He will be joined by Veronika Elfmarkova, who becomes the body’s new Vice President, ahead of her becoming the ICT’s first ever female President in 2027. Elfmarkova is Head of Commercial RMX at Holcim and is based at the Group’s headquarters in Switzerland.
Speaking on his appointment, John Reddy said: “Now is perhaps the most exciting and critical time to be a concrete technologist as demand is increasing for concrete in terms of performance, volume and Net Zero ambitions. I am honoured to take on the leadership of the ICT and it is my ambition to elevate further the status of the ICT internationally and to see concrete technologists develop their roles in delivering solutions to improve further the concrete we use today.”
A native of Dublin, Reddy becomes the 14th President of ICT, which today is staging its 53rd Annual Convention Symposium in the Trinity Business School in Trinity College Dublin, the first time the annual event has been staged outside of the UK.
The theme of this year’s ICT symposium is The Pursuit of Net Zero Concrete: Materials, Design and Practical Applications, with speakers drawn from industry and academia in both Ireland and the UK. The event is being chaired by Professor Mark Richardson of University College Dublin, while Trinity College Dublin Professor Roger West – a central figure in the teaching of concrete technology in Ireland – will deliver the keynote address entitled, ‘Concrete epiphanies’.
A regular speaker at international symposia, Reddy has published a number of international research academic papers and trade articles on concrete technology. His links to ICT date back to 2009, when he joined as a corporate member of the organisation on attaining a Diploma in Advanced Concrete Technology. He subsequently served on its Council for several years including as Chair of Marketing and as Vice President for the last two years.
He became a chartered engineer from Engineers Ireland in 2010 and completed an MSc in Advanced Concrete Technology in Queens University in Belfast in 2015, where his thesis was an investigation into thermal activation of low carbon cement.
As Director of Concrete Technology Deployment, Reddy is helping to drive the rollout of Ecocem’s breakthrough technology ACT, which can deliver a 70% decarbonisation of cement at scale globally. Ecocem last week announced an additional investment of €170 million to construct four new production lines in France and to accelerate delivery of ACT to the market.
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