McDermott has been with Enva since June 2019, and has held a number of leadership roles across the company, including responsibility for its Irish and Specialist Businesses.
Roger McDermott to continue role
McDermott brings more than two decades of experience in the utilities and environmental services industries to the role.
Prior to joining Enva, he managed a major programme of energy infrastructure developments in the Generation and Trading division at ESB.
He also established and managed energy services, energy efficiency and smart energy businesses in ESB’s retail operations.
Commenting on the appointment, an Enva spokesperson said: “We are delighted to announce that Roger McDermott has been appointed as Enva’s Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
“Roger takes on this role at an exciting time for Enva, with a significant programme of resource recovery and environmental services investments underway.
“We look forward to working with him as he leads Enva into its next phase of growth and development.”
McDermott holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from University College Dublin and an MBA from Dublin City University.
He has also completed the Institute of Directors Chartered Director Programme and the Advanced Management Practice Programme at Henley Business School.
Enva’s fridge recycling facility
Enva is currently advancing several investment projects, including the construction of a new fridge recycling facility to serve London and the South East of England.
The facility is scheduled to be operational in the second half of 2026 and is expected to have an annual capacity of 35,000 tonnes of waste.
International technology group Andritz will be supplying the equipment for the facility, utilising technology already in use at the company’s other facilities in Perth, Toomebridge and Grantham.
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