Pinergy, the energy transition company, has today announced the appointment of
Daire Keating as Chief Commercial Officer.
This new senior appointment will see Daire responsible for leading the commercial development of Pinergy, which is now entering a new growth phase in its evolution.
Established in 2013, the Pinergy business has grown organically and by acquiring energy related businesses. Today, it supplies green electricity and smart energy solutions, including solar installations, energy measurement and EV charging infrastructure. The company continues to enjoy significant growth, building on 2022 reported revenues of €156m, up 95 per cent on the previous year.
In the new chief commercial officer role, Daire aims to harness the opportunities for the business and grow Pinergy’s customer base, while guiding & advising customers through the energy transition and helping them to better manage their energy futures. His core areas of expertise are developing and nurturing high performance teams, developing businesses through acquisition and organic initiatives and implementing strong commercial structures to deliver financial success.
Speaking about this latest appointment, Enda Gunnell, CEO at Pinergy said, “Daire is bringing impressive credentials and a track record of delivering on strategic objectives and business plans. His expertise and experience will be instrumental in ensuring Pinergy continues on our growth path, realising the value of our recent acquisitions under one Pinergy brand and ensuring our customers benefit from our variety of services powering energy transition.”
Commenting on his new role at Pinergy, Daire Keating said, “The energy sector is on the cusp of major transformation. My goal is to deliver a new commercial strategy for Pinergy that supports significant growth by bringing together all our business units including, Pinergy and Acutrace operating under one Pinergy brand.”
He added: “As the energy transition really starts to gather momentum in Ireland, Pinergy is well positioned to meet the growing demand from commercial and residential customers for its differentiated approach. We’re helping our customers make data informed choices today, to take control of their energy needs for tomorrow.”
Prior to joining Pinergy, Daire worked with the team in DCC plc for over 13 years where he held several senior finance positions and more recently as the Managing Director of Mobility at DCC Energy. Previously, he worked for CRH plc for three years. Daire is a Fellow of the Chartered Accountants of England & Wales.
Pinergy is now supporting business and residential customers through the energy transition, from data-led measurement & supply of green electricity, leading solar energy and storage solutions through to commercial electric vehicle charging solutions.