Mobile telecom provider Three Ireland said today that Elaine Carey has been appointed as its new CEO and she will formally take up the role during the second quarter of this year.
Robert Finnegan, the outgoing CEO of Three Ireland, is moving to take up a new role in CK Hutchison Group where he will become Deputy Chairman of CK Hutchison Telecoms Group and will assist in managing the company’s global telecoms interests.
Mr Finnegan has been CEO of Three Ireland since the company’s launch in 2005 and in addition to this role, became CEO of Three UK in April 2020.
Currently Chief Commercial Officer of Three Ireland and Three UK, Elaine Carey leads the products and propositions portfolio, as well as Three’s retail footprint and e-commerce business.
Her remit also covers Three’s sponsorships of 3Arena and 3Olympia, as well as its digital and brand marketing.
Robert Finnegan, the outgoing CEO of Three Ireland, is moving to take up a new role in CK Hutchison Group where he will become Deputy Chairman of CK Hutchison Telecoms Group and will assist in managing the company’s global telecoms interests.
Mr Finnegan has been CEO of Three Ireland since the company’s launch in 2005 and in addition to this role, became CEO of Three UK in April 2020.
Three Ireland’s incoming CEO Elaine Carey said she was very proud to take over the leadership of Ireland’s largest mobile telecommunications provider.
“I look forward to driving continued success for our business as number one 1 in the market, build on our position as Ireland’s fastest 5G network, while continuing to bring the very best experience for our customers,” she said.
“Having worked with Robert for 18 years, he has been an inspiration to me throughout my time at Three. The contribution he has made to our business and our industry in this time has been truly exceptional,” she added.
Three Ireland’s CEO Robert Finnegan said he was extremely proud of everything achieved by Three Ireland in the last 20 years.
“Under Elaine’s leadership, I am confident that Three Ireland will continue to thrive and evolve as the business moves forward,” he added.
