Padraig is Chairman of Eircom and was Chief Executive of Ireland’s leading energy company – ESB for 10 years. In 2010 he led the £1bn-plus acquisition of NIE Networks from the Bahrain-based Arcapita Bank and personally dealt with the financial, political and general stakeholder issues in integrating the business into... Read more
Padraig is Chairman of Eircom and was Chief Executive of Ireland’s leading energy company – ESB for 10 years.
In 2010 he led the £1bn-plus acquisition of NIE Networks from the Bahrain-based Arcapita Bank and personally dealt with the financial, political and general stakeholder issues in integrating the business into the ESB Group.
In 2008 he led the sale of a tranche of ESB’s Power Generation Portfolio to Endesa of Spain in a ground-breaking deal with Trade Unions and the Regulator to reduce dominance and allow competitors into the market. In 2003 he directed the first Private Placement fundraising package in the US of €1.1bn on behalf of ESB.
He sold ESB’s electrical appliance retail business and outlets to Bank of Scotland Ireland. He once worked as a HR Manager and was part of every major restructuring programme in ESB that reduced core staff levels below 6,000. He led projects for ESB in Ghana, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Cambodia, the Philippines and Vietnam.
Padraig McManus is on the Council of the Irish Management Institute and a board member of Business in the Community. He has also served on a number of other boards including the Economic and Social Research Institute of Ireland (ESRI) and The Conference Board of the US.
He has led Volunteer Groups to Ghana to rebuild Primary and Secondary Level Schools that cater for 6,000 students.
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You can book Padraig McManus through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Padraig's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Padraig McManus's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Padraig tailored to your event.
Padraig McManus speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Padraig to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Padraig McManus for events worldwide, subject to Padraig's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Padraig McManus is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Padraig can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Padraig McManus on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Padraig can offer.
Padraig McManus delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Padraig McManus's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Padraig's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Padraig McManus can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Padraig's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Padraig McManus is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Padraig McManus, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Padraig's current availability for your dates.