Sean O’Loughlin

Sean O'Loughlin led Flogas Energy as Managing Director since 2022 and is now retiring. During his tenure, the company surpassed 250,000 electricity and natural gas customers across the island of Ireland, marking a seven-fold increase since 2019. Flogas Energy evolved into a diversified energy leader offering natural gas, 100% renewable electricity, biomethane and solar power solutions, with O'Loughlin overseeing strategic acquisitions, diversified renewable energy solutions and impactful marketing campaigns that fueled this expansion.

O'Loughlin holds an ACCA qualification and brings a deep expertise in customer experience, strategic partnerships, accounting, digital strategy, and sales. His professional skill set encompasses the full spectrum of modern energy sector operations, from regulatory affairs to financial management across multiple energy platforms.

Career history

• Managing Director, Flogas Energy (2022–retiring 2026)
• Head of Iberdrola Ireland
• Various roles at Bord Gáis Energy
• AES Bord na Móna
• ESB

What O'Loughlin could bring to Flogas Energy: With over a decade of progressive leadership across Ireland's major energy utilities—ESB, Bord Gáis Energy, and Iberdrola—O'Loughlin has demonstrated mastery in navigating complex energy transition challenges. His tenure at Flogas during a period of unprecedented growth, including successful acquisitions and renewable integration, positions him as an experienced steward of transformation in a sector facing significant regulatory and market volatility. His departure leaves significant shoes to fill for managing the company through DCC Energy's ongoing £5.75 billion takeover process.