Dr Brian Motherway is leaving his position as chief executive at The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), after having been appointed head of energy efficiency at the International Energy Agency (IEA) in Paris, France.

Motherway has been SEAI’s chief executive since mid-2012, during which time he helped introduce new measures to promote sustainable energy use and encourage business, homeowners and government to invest in energy efficiency.

SEAI Chair, Julie O’Neill said: “Brian has been a committed and skilled CEO and has been a champion for sustainable energy opportunities in Ireland.” She also added :

“He has brought a depth and breadth of understanding, which has progressed the sustainable energy agenda to one, which is now accepted as a vital component of Ireland’s economic recovery and competitiveness. This senior international opportunity is recognition of his outstanding work in the area of sustainable energy. The SEAI Board and I wish him every success in his new role.”