Andrew Hickey has been appointed Managing Director of Ensto Renley Ltd in Ireland as of March 5, 2026. He holds a ME in Engineering Management and Diploma in Electrical Engineering, combining technical expertise with strategic leadership.
Andrew brings more than two decades of senior leadership experience across the energy, power systems, and electrical engineering industries. Most recently, he served as HV Operations Director at Designer Group in Dublin, where he led organisational strategy, drove commercial growth in the Energy Business Unit, strengthened partner ecosystems, advanced supply‑chain maturity, and expanded technical training capabilities in support of the energy transition.
Prior to this role, Andrew held a significant leadership position as Commercial Manager at Hitachi Energy Ireland, where he oversaw a business portfolio spanning Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Data Centres, and emerging Transport markets. He successfully guided the organisation through a full transition following its acquisition from ABB, while delivering a strengthened customer portfolio and growth strategy. Andrew has previously also held senior management roles at ABB in Dublin and gained technical and leadership experience at Schneider Electric and Jackson Switchgear. To learn more about Andrew's professional background, please visit his LinkedIn profile.
"We are very pleased to welcome Andrew as the new Managing Director of Ensto Renley. His skills and leadership will help our business grow in Ireland and the UK. We have already done well in these markets, and with Andrew leading us, we are excited to keep moving forward and achieve even more," says Mika Haikola, SVP, Global Sales and Substation business.
“I’m truly honoured to be joining Ensto Renley Ireland, part of the Ensto Group of companies.
Ireland and the UK are undergoing a rapid transformation driven by electrification, sustainability, and digitalisation, and Ensto Renley is well positioned to support customers as they navigate this transition.
I’m excited to join such an experienced and talented team here in Ireland and look forward to working closely with colleagues, partners, and customers to support the energy transition, strengthen our market presence, and accelerate growth built on innovation, collaboration, and long-term value," says Andrew.
