An Post appoints David McRedmond as Group CEO

22 September 2016

 

David McRedmond was CEO of TV3 where he transformed the company into a major Irish broadcaster, concluding with its sale to Liberty Global in December 2015. Prior to TV3, David was the Commercial Director of Eircom and the Managing Director of Eircom Enterprises. His early career was as a retail industry executive in the UK and USA where he held senior roles such as Operations Director of Waterstones, Managing Director of WH Smith Travel Retail and CEO of WH Smith Inc.

David is a native of Dublin, holds a Masters Degree in Modern Irish History from UCD. He is a director of the Ireland Funds, non-executive Chairman of Powerscourt Media (Ireland) and a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

Dermot Divilly, An Post Chairman said:

“I am delighted to have attracted a business leader of the experience of David McRedmond to lead An Post through the challenging industry and technology environment in the years ahead. I have been impressed by his ability to lead transformational change in companies across several adjacent sectors such as retailing, telecoms and media. I am confident that with the talented An Post team and dedicated workforce, David will lead the transformation of An Post for the long-term future.

David McRedmond said:

“It is an honour and a rare opportunity to be able to lead such a major organisation as An Post. The company has a magnificent history and is a great and much-loved brand. My job will be to ensure its future is as bright as its past, meeting the seismic market changes head-on with boldness and creativity.  I have been convinced by the board’s dedication to the task of ensuring An Post is central to a dynamic, open Irish economy.”