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Neil Kirkby Appointed as IES Chief Executive Officer

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Neil Kirkby Appointed as IES Chief Executive Officer

Neil Kirkby Appointed as IES Chief Executive Officer

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London, England, United Kingdom, September 2025 – IES Utilities Group Ltd has appointed Neil Kirkby as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. With over two decades of senior leadership across the utilities, energy, and infrastructure sectors, Neil is set to lead IES through its next phase of growth and transformation. Breandan Flynn, who previously served as CEO, now steps into the role of Executive Chairman, continuing to provide strategic direction to the organization.

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Neil Kirkby brings to IES a stellar record of operational leadership, having most recently served as Managing Director at SSE Enterprise, where he played a pivotal role in its transformation into SSE Energy Solutions—a key player in distributed energy supporting clients on their decarbonization journey. His board-level contributions extended to SSE’s telecoms venture, and he was instrumental in driving digital energy transition strategies.

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Prior to SSE, Neil served as Managing Director, Global Power Networks at Balfour Beatty plc, and earlier as CEO of Enterprise Ltd. With over 23 years of senior leadership experience, including 19 years at Executive Committee and Main Board level, Neil has led M&A initiatives, large-scale infrastructure projects, and complex business transformations in both listed and private equity-backed environments.

Neil Kirkby, CEO of IES, said: I’m delighted to join IES at such an exciting point in its journey. The company has a strong foundation and a clear opportunity to play a leading role in delivering sustainable, future-ready solutions for customers. Building on the fantastic work delivered by Breandan Flynn and the team, I’m excited to partner with Breandan in his new role as Executive Chairman as we guide the business through its next stage of development and growth. With turnover continuing to increase, this is a pivotal moment to take IES to the next level and strengthen its position as a leader in the utilities and energy infrastructure market. I look forward to working with the team and the Board to drive further growth, development, and innovation.”

Breandan Flynn, IES Executive Chair, commented: “It has been a privilege to lead IES and see the business grow from strength to strength, and I am delighted to welcome Neil as our new CEO. His appointment is a clear endorsement of the strength of the IES business and its leading position in the market. I look forward to partnering with Neil in my new role as Executive Chairman, continuing to support the business as it enters its next stage of expansion and development. Together, I am confident we will see IES reach new milestones under his leadership.”

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About IES Utilities Group Ltd.

IES Utilities Group Ltd. is a leading UK utility contractor delivering comprehensive infrastructure solutions across power, gas, water, telecoms, district heating, net zero, and multi-utility sectors. Originally established in 2018 and rebranded in 2020, IES Utilities has built a strong reputation for quality, safety, and sustainability.

The Group’s end-to-end services span the full utility spectrum—empowering clients to meet modern infrastructure demands while advancing towards a low-carbon future. Through innovative approaches and a commitment to excellence, IES Utilities is helping to reshape the UK’s energy landscape.

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