The Shannon Airport Group has appointed Ken Johnson, former senior partner with PwC in Limerick, to its board of directors.
Mr Johnson has been appointed by the Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien to serve on the board for a five-year term.
Welcoming the appointment, Conal Henry, Chair of The Shannon Airport Group, said: “Ken Johnson is a very welcome addition to our Board. His extensive experience in governance, risk, and leadership development will be invaluable as we continue to grow and evolve as a Group. Ken’s appointment further strengthens the depth of expertise on our Board, and I look forward to working with him during this exciting phase for The Shannon Airport Group and the wider region.”
Ken Johnson is a former Partner with PwC, where he spent over 23 years advising senior leadership teams nationally and internationally across a range of sectors. He has extensive expertise in audit, accounting, risk management, and corporate governance. In addition to his client leadership roles, Mr Johnson led PwC’s Mid-West Practice. He is also an executive coach, supporting senior leaders and boards in enhancing performance and effectiveness.
Mr Johson has served on the PwC Oversight Committee and is a Past President and Board Member of the Limerick Chamber of Commerce. He is currently a Director and Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee at Milford Care Centre and an external member of the Audit & Risk Committee at iCare Housing.
A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, he holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Galway and a Professional Diploma in Business and Executive Coaching from the Smurfit Business School. He is accredited at Senior Practitioner level with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council.
