The Shannon Airport Group has confirmed that Mary Considine will be departing her role as CEO after six years to take up the post of CEO of Iarnród Éireann.
Ray O’Driscoll, currently Deputy CEO, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer on an interim basis.
The Board of The Shannon Airport Group said it will now begin the process of recruiting a permanent successor.
Speaking on behalf of The Shannon Airport Group, Chair, Conal Henry, thanked Ms Considine for her service.
“In her time at Shannon, Mary has been central to all that has been positive,” he said.
“In her six years as CEO, she has established The Shannon Airport Group as the national force for regional balance that it is today. She has shown that she is a leader with vision, courage and integrity and she will be sorely missed,” he added.
Reflecting on her time as CEO, Mary Considine said leading The Shannon Airport Group has been “an extraordinary journey”.
“Together, we’ve navigated challenges, embraced innovation, expanded global connectivity, enhanced passenger experience, and strengthened our role as a gateway for trade and tourism,” she said.
“I’m incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made and deeply grateful to our talented employees whose dedication, creativity, and resilience have been the driving force behind our success,” she added.
