Pictured: Maria Marta Perez Lippi, Chief Operating Officer at Pinergy.
This week sees new and notable appointments at Pinergy, Charter Medical Group, Aureol Global Connections, Arkle Resources PLC, Viatel Communication Services, Aviva, Mason Hayes & Curran, and Advertising Standards Authority.
By Olivia DeWan and Emma Montalbani
Maria Marta Perez Lippi, Chief Operating Officer
Pinergy
Pinergy, the energy transition company, has announced the appointment of Maria Marta Perez Lippi as Chief Operating Officer. The appointment marks a significant milestone in Pinergy’s growth trajectory, as the company continues to scale its operations.
In her new Chief Operating Officer role, Maria aims to shape the future of energy partnerships by combining customer excellence, smart innovation, and operational excellence to deliver unmatched value and growth.
Maria will lead Pinergy’s operational strategy with a clear focus on defining and delivering industry-leading customer experience standards.
Speaking about this latest appointment, Enda Gunnell, CEO at Pinergy, said, “Maria brings an exceptional blend of operational leadership and customer-focused thinking, developed over nearly two decades in a range of businesses. We are at a pivotal point in Pinergy’s growth as we progress towards a unified business structure and continue to expand our position in Ireland’s energy transition.”
He then added that having someone of Maria’s calibre leading the operational strategy gives real confidence in their ability to deliver on that ambition.
Commenting on her appointment, Perez Lippi said that she is genuinely excited about the opportunity to help scale Pinergy and support the business through this important growth phase, drawing on her experience building and enabling organisations at moments of transformation.
“I feel strongly aligned with the company’s purpose and look forward to playing a role in shaping Ireland’s energy transition.”
Brian Fitzgerald, Group Chief Executive Officer
Charter Medical Group
Charter Medical Group announced the appointment of Brian Fitzgerald as the Group Chief Executive Officer, marking a milestone in the company’s next phase of expansion.
Speaking about the appointment, Fitzgerald said, “I am delighted to join Charter Medical at such an exciting stage in its journey. The Group has ambitious plans for growth, a strong clinical reputation and a clear commitment to patient-centred care. I look forward to working with our teams to build on that momentum and support the delivery of exceptional healthcare services nationwide.”
Fitzgerald brings leadership experience across the Irish healthcare sector and will oversee the development of Charter Medical’s operations in Dublin and Mullingar, including major investments in hospital infrastructure, surgical capacity and outpatient services. He joins Charter Medical from St Vincent’s Private Hospital, where he served as Chief Executive Officer from 2022 to 2026.
Commenting on the appointment, Tom Byrne, Chair of Charter Medical, said, “Brian is a proven healthcare leader with a strong track record of strategic delivery, operational excellence and partnership development. His appointment comes at an important time for Charter Medical as we continue to expand our services and invest in greater access to high-quality healthcare across Ireland.”
Aureol Global Connections
Leading global recruitment specialist Aureol Global Connections has appointed Kelly Matthews as Business Coordinator as part of the organisation’s continued expansion and long-term growth strategy.
Kelly brings extensive experience in recruitment and operations, further strengthening the company’s growing presence across Ireland, the UK and international markets.
As Aureol Global Connections continues to scale its operations and support major employers across sectors, including construction, engineering, manufacturing, automotive and healthcare, Matthew’s appointment reflects the company’s ongoing investment in strengthening its brand, industry voice and external communications strategy.
In her role, she will support the operations team across a range of initiatives, helping to ensure the recruitment process remains best-in-class in terms of compliance and accuracy.
Commenting on the appointment, Serena Glennon, Operations Director for Aureol Global Connections, said, “As our business continues to grow, investing in top-level recruitment coordinators is increasingly important. Kelly brings valuable experience and insight that will help support the next phase of our growth.”
Viatel Technology Group
Viatel Technology Group appointed John Curtis as Sales Director within its communications division, Viatel Communications Services. Curtis brings experience in the technology and connectivity sector across Irish and global markets, with a strong track record of building high-performing teams and helping organisations design and scale networks that support performance, security, and long-term resilience.
Commenting on the appointment, Damien McCann, Managing Director, said, “John’s depth of experience and understanding of how networks are evolving make him a fantastic addition to our leadership team. He has consistently delivered growth while building strong, trusted relationships with customers. As we continue to scale, John will play an important role in how we support organisations to build communication networks that are more than just connectivity.”
Curtis will lead the communications sales function, focusing on helping customers build networks that serve as secure foundations for cloud, AI, and cyber defence. He will work to reduce complexity, improve visibility and control, and strengthen the ability to manage risk as their environments evolve.
Speaking on his appointment, Curtis said, “There is a clear opportunity within the Enterprise and Government sectors in Ireland to deliver greater resilience and cost effectiveness as organisations enhance their networks to support the significant technological changes that are now upon us. I see a role for Viatel to help customers strengthen resilience, reduce risk, and move forward with confidence.”
Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland
Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland has appointed Simon Snow as Head of Customer Service Operations, joining the business in a newly created role.
In his role, Snow will oversee key customer service operations, playing a leadership role in strengthening and evolving Aviva’s operations and service delivery.
Simon brings over 15 years of experience in strategy, operations, and transformation across financial services in Ireland and the UK, including senior roles with AIB, Bank of Ireland, and Scottish Widows.
He has a strong track record in leading large-scale operations and delivering transformation programmes that enhance customer outcomes, alongside expertise in service delivery, change and third-party management.
Commenting on Simon’s appointment, Claire Lund-Conlon, Chief Operating Officer of Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland, said, “Simon’s appointment reflects our continued focus on strengthening our operations and delivering for our customers and brokers. His extensive experience will be invaluable as we continue to evolve our business.”
Various appointments
Mason Hayes & Curran
Pictured (L-R): Katie Bermingham-Thomas, Managing Partner, Will Carmody, Donnacha Hennessy and Laura Warnock, Mason Hayes & Curran.
Mason Hayes & Curran has three new appointments Of Counsel in its Health & Prosecutions team. The Of Counsel role is reserved for senior lawyers with a proven track record in their area of practice.
Katie Bermingham-Thomas specialises in capacity law. She advises clinical teams and hospitals and acts in cases where the High Court exercises its independent authority to protect those who fall outside existing statutory frameworks. Her caseload includes urgent High Court applications for anorexia patients requiring naso-gastric feeding.
Commenting on her appointment, Bermingham-Thomas said, “The wardship system for adults in Ireland is rooted in legislation that is over 150 years old. The transition to the Assisted Decision-Making framework is the most fundamental change in this area in living memory. My role is helping clients understand what that shift means in practice, and ensuring decisions made for vulnerable people are legally sound under the new framework from the outset.”
Laura Warnock advises on child protection and prosecutions, with experience in District Court proceedings. She supports professionals working with children and families as they prepare for court. She also lectures at Trinity College Dublin and delivers bespoke workshops for universities and schools.
Speaking on her appointment, Warnock said, “Bringing a child into care has a lasting effect on children and families, and it is my role to ensure my client has met the evidentiary and statutory threshold before bringing a matter to court. I look forward to continuing my work with the excellent social workers in this field and ensuring they receive clear and consistent advice in this very important area.”
Donnacha Hennessy advises on child protection and complex regulatory prosecutions. He acts for Tusla in child protection proceedings and for the HSE in Mental Health Act applications involving minors.
Commenting on his new role, Hennessy said, “For the agencies I work with, the decisions made before a case reaches court often matter most. In regulatory prosecutions, the investigation stage can shape the entire case. My focus is on helping clients get that process right from the start, particularly where statutory powers are being exercised, and the evidential basis for a prosecution is being built.”
Advertising Standards Authority
The Advertising Standards Authority has appointed Oskar Persson to its Board.
The Board is responsible for oversight of the Advertising Standards Authority’s business activities and performance, and also contributes towards drawing up and implementing the Code of Standards for Advertising and Marketing Communications in Ireland.
As Irish Distillers Pernod-Ricard’s Head of Brands for the Irish Market, Oskar Persson is responsible for providing strategic marketing leadership to support the growth of a diverse portfolio of brands, including Jameson, Redbreast, the wider Irish Distillers prestige whiskey portfolio, and Absolut.
Before joining Irish Distillers Pernod-Ricard in 2020, Oskar spent a decade with Danone in a variety of marketing roles, building extensive experience across global consumer brands and international markets.
Commenting on the appointment, Miriam Hughes, Chair of the Board, said: “We very much look forward to working with Oskar. His perspective from a leading marketing and brand role will contribute meaningfully to Board discussions and enhance our collective understanding of the evolving advertising landscape.”
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