Board of Directors
Dermot O'Connell
Non - Executive Chairman
Dermot O'Connell was Chairman of Cork Cooperative Marts and a director of REACT Energy's largest shareholder, Farmer Business Developments plc. He joined the Board as a Non Executive Director in March 2011 and appointed as Non Executive Chairman in October 2011.
Gerry Madden
CEO
Gerry Madden has been in the role of Chief Executive of REACT Energy plc since March 2011, having previously joined the company in May 2007 as Finance Director. He previously set up and operated a corporate finance practice between 1998 and 2007, advising UK and Irish companies on corporate finance activities and business strategy. During this period he also acted as a Non-Executive director for companies in the technology, healthcare, retail and renewable energy sectors. He originally worked for 16 years with international accountants KPMG and was auditor and adviser to listed companies, multinationals and private companies operating in Ireland and internationally. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland and is a graduate of University College Cork.
Brendan Halpin
Finance Director & Company Secretary
Brendan Halpin joined REACT Energy plc in February 2006 as Financial Controller and joined the Board as Executive Director in March 2011. Brendan is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland, having qualified as an accountant with PricewaterhouseCoopers in 1998. His current responsibilities include inter alia, finance management, project management and treasury functions.