"Minister O'Brien stated, "I am delighted to appoint Gary Owens as Chairperson to the Board of daa for a five-year term. I wish him well in the role as Chairperson of daa, which manages and operates both Dublin and Cork Airports, along with the international businesses Aer Rianta Ireland and daa International.""
"Gary Owens is known for his background in finance and his interim CEO role at the FAI during a period of corporate governance issues. He has also served in interim positions with Down Syndrome Ireland and Athletics Ireland."
"The replacement of both the chairman and CEO provides an opportunity for the daa group to reset key relationships and processes, which have been strained in recent times."
"Minister O'Brien expressed gratitude to outgoing chair Basil Geoghegan, noting his service during some of the most challenging years for both daa and the wider aviation sector."
Gary Owens has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the daa for a five-year term. This appointment comes during the search for a new CEO following the departure of Kenny Jacobs. The leadership changes aim to reset relationships and processes within the organization. Owens has a background in finance and has held interim CEO roles in various organizations, including the FAI. Minister O'Brien acknowledged the contributions of outgoing chair Basil Geoghegan during challenging times for the aviation sector.
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