Virgin Media Ireland announces appointment of Áine Ní Chaoindealbháin as Managing Director
PAUL Farrell, Managing Director of Virgin Media Television has announced that he will be leaving the broadcaster at year-end.
Áine Ní Chaoindealbháin, currently Deputy MD, announced as his successor for the Managing Director role, reporting to Virgin Media Ireland CEO, Tony Hanway.
Farrell was appointed Managing Director of Virgin Media TV in May 2020 having served as Vice-President of Commercial at Virgin Media Ireland since 2015.
In this time, he has led the continuing success of Virgin Media Television including the introduction of new channels and digital platforms, yielding higher viewership and increased share of commercial revenues.
Prior to joining Virgin Media, he held senior roles with O2, The Irish Times, IPG Mediabrands and Davy.
Managing Director designate, Áine Ní Chaoindealbháin, one of Ireland’s most experienced TV executives, joined Virgin Media Television as Operations Director in 2017, having held senior roles in UTV Ireland, Setanta Sports and Sky News Ireland as well, as working in the independent sector and RTÉ.
She was appointed Deputy Managing Director in March 2021 and recently took on responsibility for all commercial operations.
Virgin Media Ireland CEO, Tony Hanway commented; “Paul has guided Virgin Media Television through a significant period of development and growth. Under Paul’s leadership, Virgin Media Television has provided exceptional television programming, engaged Irish audiences and further strengthened the transition to digital. He has also assembled an exceptional leadership team and it is fitting that he is handing over the baton to Áine who will lead the team from strength to strength.”
Paul Farrell said; “I’m very grateful to our entire team at Virgin Media Television for all that has been accomplished in recent years including our focus on exciting content, new channels, and our renewal of the public service TV broadcasting licence. In particular, I wish to pay tribute to the immense hard work and contribution of all our Virgin Media Television team. Their unwavering dedication and energy have been the driving force behind our success and has allowed us to deliver excellent television programming to our deeply valued audiences. Áine has been a great colleague and is a fine leader and I wish her every success in her incoming new role as Managing Director.”
Áine Ní Chaoindealbháin, Managing Director designate, Virgin Media Television said, “Virgin Media Television is on an upward trajectory with ambitious plans for the future. My key focus will be to build on the successful foundation already in place; leveraging our strengths in award-winning content, news, current affairs, sport, and digital services to drive innovation in Irish broadcasting. I’m honoured and excited to be leading our talented team of broadcasting professionals and look forward to delivering the quality content and outstanding user experience that our audiences have come to expect from Virgin Media Television”.