European Green Transition (EGT) has appointed Mick Kearney as an independent non-executive director.
Kearney is an experienced Irish business leader and entrepreneur with a long track record of establishing and growing high-performing businesses across a range of industries.
He brings over 40 years of experience across numerous sectors, having introduced Snap Printing to Ireland in 1984, establishing it as one of the country's leading print and design franchise networks and subsequently exiting the business.
Kearney also co-founded Home Instead Senior Care Ireland, which he successfully expanded into the nation's largest provider of home-care services before completing a successful exit in 2019.
Kearney also has a decorated sporting career, having held the role of team manager for the Irish national rugby team from 2012 to 2016, and again from 2022 to 2023. He currently manages the EY Mentoring Program for Irish Rugby players, continues to mentor the Irish rugby team, and is an independent member of the Irish National Professional Game Board.
"I am delighted to welcome Mick to EGT's board of directors,” said Cathal Friel, European Green Transition’s executive chairman.
“As EGT seeks to acquire and transform distressed, revenue-generating businesses, Mick's experience of developing and scaling high growth businesses will be invaluable as we continue to review opportunities across a range of sectors.”
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European Green Transition hasn’t been shy about its desire to do deals, and the addition of Mick Kearney to the board adds substantially to the company’s depth of commercial experience in that regard. Expect interesting developments in due course.