
Changes to the Board of Directors of Greencoat Renewables PLC
Dublin, London | 15 May 2025: Greencoat Renewables PLC ("Greencoat Renewables" or the "Company") today announces the appointment of Bernard Byrne to the Board of Directors (the "Board") as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Management Engagement Committee, effective immediately. Bernard will also join the Board's Audit, Nomination and Remuneration Committees.
The Company also announces that Eva Lindqvist did not put herself forward for re-election at the Annual General Meeting ("AGM") held earlier today, having resigned from the Board at the conclusion of the previous Board meeting held on 6 May 2025. The Board would like to extend their sincere gratitude and thanks to Eva for her significant contribution over the past three years.
Bernard Byrne
Bernard most recently served as CEO of Davy, Ireland's largest provider of wealth management and investment banking services. Before joining Davy, Bernard served as CEO of AIB Group plc, leading the successful IPO of the bank in 2017 and having previously served as Director of Personal, Business & Corporate Banking and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to this, Bernard was Group Finance and Commercial Director at ESB, Deputy CEO and Finance Director of IWP International plc, and Commercial Director of ESB International.
With a successful track record of managing high-growth public, private and semi-state organisations in the finance and utilities sector, Bernard brings a wealth of finance and commercial experience to Greencoat Renewables PLC.
Bernard is a Chartered Accountant.
Current Directorships
Cairn Homes Plc
Horizons Education Limited
PKH Investments Limited
Soar Foundation CLG
Directorships/Partnerships held in the last 5 years
J&E Davy Unlimited Company
J&E Davy Holdings Unlimited Company
Davy Corporate Finance Unlimited Company
Green Note Unlimited Company
Amber Note Unlimited Company
The Company confirms that there is no other information that is required to be disclosed in accordance with Rule 17 of the AIM Rules for Companies.
Bernard does not hold any ordinary shares in the Company.
Rónán Murphy, Chairman of Greencoat Renewables PLC commented:
"On behalf of the Board, I am very pleased to welcome Bernard Byrne as a Non-Executive Director of Greencoat Renewables PLC.
Bernard's professional experience and impressive track record of leading large private and public Irish companies will be of significant value to the Company and will enhance the overall skillset of the Board. We look forward to Bernard's contribution.
I would also like to thank Eva Lindqvist for her considerable contribution as a Non-Executive Director over the last 3 years and wish her every success for the future."
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For further details contact:
Schroders Greencoat LLP (Investment Manager) | | | | | | |
Bertrand Gautier Paul O'Donnell John Musk | | | | | +44 20 7832 9400 | |
FTI Consulting (Investor Relations & Media) | | | | |
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Sam Moore | | | | | +353 87 737 9089 | |
Aoife Mullen | | | | | | |
Barclays Bank PLC (Joint Broker) Dion Di Miceli Stuart Muress James Atkinson
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+44 20 7623 2323 | |
Davy (Broker, NOMAD and Euronext Growth Listing Sponsor) Brian Garrahy Ronan Veale | | | | |
+353 1 679 6363
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RBC Capital Markets (Joint Broker) Matthew Coakes Elizabeth Evans | | | | |
+44 20 7653 4000 | |
About Greencoat Renewables PLC
Greencoat Renewables PLC is an investor in euro-denominated renewable energy infrastructure assets. Initially focused solely on the acquisition and management of operating wind farms in Ireland, the Company is now also investing in wind and solar assets in other European countries with stable and robust renewable energy frameworks. It is managed by Schroders Greencoat LLP, an experienced investment manager in the listed renewable energy infrastructure sector.
For more information about Greencoat Renewables PLC, please visit http://www.greencoat-renewables.com/
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