Michael McAteer, the former head of Grant Thornton Ireland, has taken on a new role as a member of the executive committee at EasyGo, an electric vehicle charging company. McAteer, who recently stepped down from his position at the accounting firm, will continue his work with Grant Thornton, where he has been a partner since 2008.
EasyGo, based in Kildare, operates the largest private car charging network in Ireland, with over 4,000 charging points across the country. The company recently secured a €30 million investment through Aviva Investors and plans to install 3,000 fast direct current chargers nationwide by 2032.
Rubicon Capital Advisors, a Dublin-based merchant bank, played a role in connecting McAteer with EasyGo. The bank has increased its stake in the company to over 50%. McAteer expressed his enthusiasm for EasyGo’s focus on sustainability and innovation, stating that the company is well-positioned to lead the electric vehicle sector in enhancing infrastructure, network reach, and charging options.
Chris Kelly, co-founder of EasyGo, emphasized the company’s mission to decarbonize transport by providing accessible and efficient EV charging solutions in Ireland. Kelly welcomed McAteer’s expertise and insights, recognizing the significant progress the company aims to make in its expansion plans.
In addition to McAteer, EasyGo has also appointed David Fitzgerald, a former executive at Siemens and Microsoft, as their chief revenue officer. Fitzgerald will work alongside Gerry Cash, co-founder and commercial director, leading the sales and marketing teams at EasyGo.
With experienced professionals like McAteer and Fitzgerald joining their ranks, EasyGo is ready to take significant strides towards revolutionizing the EV charging infrastructure in Ireland and contributing to the decarbonization of transportation.
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