Our Team

Dr. John MacNamara is CEO of the Electricity Association of Ireland. Prior to his appointment in 2026, he served over 15 years with BnM holding senior management positions across commercial and regulatory affairs and corporate sustainability. Most recently, he was Head of Corporate Sustainability, having previously served for almost ten years as Head of Commercial and Regulatory Affairs in the power generation division, with responsibility for regulatory policy, commercial strategy and energy market matters.

Prior to these roles, John held management positions in BnM’s consumer products business and with environmental services company AES, where he served as Environmental Director. He began his professional career as a Scientific Officer with the Environmental Protection Agency.

John holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry from University of Galway and an LLB (Hons) in Irish Law from Griffith College Dublin. He  undertook postgraduate research at the University of Leeds, studied Business Finance at the Irish Management Institute and is also a member of the Institute of Directors.

Alex joined the EAI in October 2024. She holds a BCom Honours in Economics from the University of Cape Town, as well as an MSc in Economics from Trinity College Dublin.

Alex is the Secretariat Lead of the Markets Committee and DS3 System Services Working Group. 

Emma joined the EAI in October 2024. She holds a BA in European Studies and Spanish from UCC, and an MA in Environment, Society, and Development from NUIG. 

Emma is the Secretariat lead of the Retail Committee. 

Ben joined the EAI in April 2025. He holds a BA in Economics and French from UCD, as well as an MSc in Environmental Economics from the University of Galway.

Ben is the Secretariat Lead of the Policy Committee. the Gas WG and the Electricity Grid WG.