SEAI Appoints New CEO

Dr Brian Motherway has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).

Speaking of the appointment, Mr Brendan Halligan, Chairman of the Board of SEAI said: "The Board is delighted that a person of Dr Motherway’s calibre will now lead the organisation through challenging times, something he is ideally equipped to do. Dr Motherway’s appointment opens up an exciting new vista for SEAI."


Dr Motherway holds Bachelor's and Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering and a PhD in Sociology. He first joined SEAI in 2006 and in his most recent role as Chief Operations Officer had overall responsibility for SEAI operations, performance and impacts, strategic planning, and its work in clean technology and enterprise.

Chairman Brendan Halligan continued: "Sustainable energy is now a core strategic issue for society and must be tackled with strong policies and actions which recognise the urgency of the challenges we face. SEAI will continue to lead with innovative thinking and action to support Ireland in creating jobs, enhancing competitiveness and ensuring clean secure energy for all. With Dr Motherway as our new Chief Executive, I am confident the Authority will continue to go from strength to strength."

(CD)