James Fisher and Sons Plc (LON:FSJ) has announced the intended appointment of Eoghan O'Lionaird as a director in September, and on 1 October he will become the marine services company’s chief executive.
It is part of a succession plan which also sees Nick Henry, who has been chief executive for fifteen years, remain with the company until March to ‘ensure a smooth and effective transition of responsibility.’
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O'Lionaird joins from Spectris PLC where he has been a divisional chief executive and part of the group’s executive committee.
“Eoghan has gained significant business experience in growing decentralised businesses both through organic and acquisitive strategies,” said Malcolm Paul, James Fisher chairman.
“A strong motivational and results driven leader, Eoghan has a history of creating highly engaged teams, which suits the James Fisher culture, and with excellent international business experience he has the drive to help take the group to the next level.
“I am very pleased that we have been able to attract someone with his track record and I look forward to working with Eoghan and the executive team to continue to deliver the excellent growth potential inherent within our business."