Leo Clancy Appointed Incoming CEO of Ei Electronics
The Board of Ei Electronics, Shannon, one of Ireland’s largest indigenous companies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Leo Clancy as its incoming Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2025. Leo will succeed Founder and outgoing CEO Mick Guinee, who will remain as Chairman.
Leo Clancy joins Ei with a distinguished track record in leadership and technology. Most recently, he served as the outstanding CEO of Enterprise Ireland for four years. From that role, his extensive experience in fostering innovation and driving international growth of Irish companies will align seamlessly with Ei Electronics’ strategic objectives. Previously, he served as the Head of Technology at the IDA.
An Electronics Engineer, Leo spent the early part of his career in the private sector, working in global roles with Ericsson and serving as General Manager of Service Delivery for Ericsson Ireland. He subsequently served as Service Delivery Director with e-net, a public-private partnership that delivered regional business broadband infrastructure in Ireland.
Commenting on his new role, Leo Clancy said: ’I am honoured to succeed Mick Guinee as CEO of Ei Electronics. Mick’s legacy is extraordinary, and Ei is an incredible Irish success story. I am looking forward to the opportunity of working with Mick, as Chairman, and with the talented team at Ei Electronics to drive the company’s next phase of growth and innovation.'
In his capacity as Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mick Guinee added: ‘On behalf of the Board and the entire organisation, we are delighted to welcome Leo Clancy as our new CEO. Leo’s expertise, experience and empathic leadership style make him the ideal choice to lead Ei Electronics into its next chapter.'
Ei Electronics, headquartered in Shannon, Co. Clare, is an Irish-owned multinational, supplying world-class fire and life safety solutions from its Shannon manufacturing base. With this leadership transition, the company is poised to continue its legacy of excellence while embracing new opportunities for growth and innovation.
