Origin Enterprises has appointed John Hennessy as an independent non-executive director and chair-designate of the company.
He will assume the role from 1 January next and succeed as non-executive chair at the beginning of March 2026 when Gary Britton, who has held the role for three years, retires.
Hennessy most recently served as chair of Dalata Hotel Group plc, the company which this week ceased trading on the Dublin stock exchange following its €1.4bn sale to Scandinavian investors.
Previously, Hennessy chaired CPL Resources and served as an independent non-executive director at H&K International.
Group CEO Sean Coyle said: "On behalf of the executive team and the wider group, I sincerely thank Gary for his outstanding leadership, guidance and dedication during his tenure on the board.
"His strategic foresight and steadfast commitment to Origin have been instrumental in shaping the group's direction and success and we wish him all the very best for the future.
John Hennessy, chair-designate, Origin Enterprises.
“John's appointment as chair designate of the board marks an exciting new chapter for Origin. He brings a wealth of experience and I am confident that his stewardship will be instrumental in guiding the board as we execute the next phase of our growth strategy."
Origin reported an operating profit of €99m on revenues of €2.1bn in its most recent full-year result to the end of July 2025. The company’s share price has risen 35% this year.
Origin Enterprises has appointed John Hennessy as an independent non-executive director and chair-designate of the company.
He will assume the role from 1 January next and succeed as non-executive chair at the beginning of March 2026 when Gary Britton, who has held the role for three years, retires.
Hennessy most recently served as chair of Dalata Hotel Group plc, the company which this week ceased trading on the Dublin stock exchange following its €1.4bn sale to Scandinavian investors.
Previously, Hennessy chaired CPL Resources and served as an independent non-executive director at H&K International.
Group CEO Sean Coyle said: "On behalf of the executive team and the wider group, I sincerely thank Gary for his outstanding leadership, guidance and dedication during his tenure on the board.
"His strategic foresight and steadfast commitment to Origin have been instrumental in shaping the group's direction and success and we wish him all the very best for the future.
John Hennessy, chair-designate, Origin Enterprises.
“John's appointment as chair designate of the board marks an exciting new chapter for Origin. He brings a wealth of experience and I am confident that his stewardship will be instrumental in guiding the board as we execute the next phase of our growth strategy."
Origin reported an operating profit of €99m on revenues of €2.1bn in its most recent full-year result to the end of July 2025. The company’s share price has risen 35% this year.
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