Irish Continental Group has appointed Andrew Sheen as Managing Director of its Irish Ferries division.
Andrew will assume his new role with effect from the beginning of April, reporting to Eamonn Rothwell,ICG’s Chief Executive.
Operations Director since 2012, Andrew has been involved in shipping for over 26 years, 10 of them with Irish Ferries, first as a sea-going Chief Engineer and, since 2010, in shore-based operations roles.
A Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineers, he holds a BEng (Hons) degree in Mechanical and Marine Engineering and an MSc in Marine and Offshore Engineering.
Previous appointments include roles in marine consultancy and Engineer Surveyor and Technical Performance Manager positions with the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency.
Wishing Andrew every success in his future role, Eamonn Rothwell said: “Andrew has impressed us all with his strong skills in the ship operational area, along with his undoubted drive and enthusiasm in developing Irish Ferries.”