Fergal Leamy has been appointed as Group Chief Executive of An Post.
Mr Leamy is a former head of Coillte and Glen Dimplex.
He succeeds David McRedmond in the role, who is leaving the company after 10 years.
Mr Leamy also served as CEO of Consolidated Pastoral Company and led Greencore’s US business.
An Post said Mr Leamy was appointed following an extensive competitive search process overseen by its board.
Mr Leamy will take up the role in mid-August for a seven-year term.
The Waterford-native began his working life with McKinsey & Company in London before joining private equity firm Terra Firma Capital Partners.
He is also a former chair of the UK firm, Little Dish.
An Post Chairman Kieran Mulvey said: “I am very pleased to welcome Fergal Leamy as CEO of An Post.
“His exceptional national and international experience as a leader in the transformation of rapidly evolving industries will serve An Post and its people well in meeting the challenges and opportunities ahead.
“He joins a strong business with a clear strategy and great people and I wish him every success in his career with An Post”.
Mr Mulvey paid tribute to Mr McRedmond for his leadership and vision in building the company to revenues of over €1bn.
Fergal Leamy said: “I am honoured to be joining An Post as CEO.
“An Post is a unique organisation with a trusted brand, deep customer relationships and a strong foundation for future success.
“The transformation and progress achieved by the company over the past decade has created a strong platform for growth and innovation.
“As technology continues to reshape how people live, work and transact, there are exciting opportunities for An Post to evolve, innovate and create even greater value for its customers.”
