About

Owned by the Centrica group, Bord Gáis Energy (Bord) is an industry-leading Irish natural gas and electricity company and supplier of energy services operating in the Republic of Ireland since 1976 supplying over 680,000 customers. The highly recommended legal function at Bord has been led by Joanne Ross, head of regulation, legal and corporate development since 2011. She has led and been supported by the legal function on some major company developments and growth including the major takeover deal with Centrica in 2014. Ross brings her experience in senior legal management, previously holding roles as general counsel and company secretary in the fast moving consumer goods and IT sectors, as well as M&A and corporate finance experience in private practise. In addition to coverage of all legal matters pertaining the energy services of the company the legal team is also involved in its sponsorship deals and social programs such as the company’s continued sponsorship of the sporting competitions organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) such as the GAA All-Ireland Under 21’s Hurling Championship, the GAA Senior Hurling Championship, and the GAA Legends Series at Croke Park.