A Knock native has been appointed the new chairperson of Bus Éireann.
Paul Mallee, the president of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, has been appointed to this prestigious position.
Mr Mallee, 35, is a management consultant specialising in the transport sector, and was previously an associate in the transportation practice of the top-tier global management consultancy, Booz & Company.
Mr Mallee has served as president of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport since autumn 2009, having served as vice-president of the institute since 2007. He is a graduate of University College Dublin, having previously attended Knock National School, and St Louis Community School Kiltimagh locally.
Speaking on his appointment Mr Mallee commented: “I am delighted that the Minister for Transport has appointed me chairperson of Bus Éireann and to the board of the CIE Group, and I look forward to the challenges ahead.
“My appointment is also recognition of the role and work of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport that has played an important role in the development of the transport and logistics sector in Ireland over many years.”