Tony Hanway has been Group CEO of Virgin Media Ireland since 2015. Virgin Media is Ireland’s leading ‘connected entertainment provider ‘offering market-leading Broadband, TV, fixed and mobile phone services to the Irish consumer and B2B market. Virgin Media Ireland also incorporates Ireland’s leading commercial broadcaster Virgin Media Television which operates three of the most watched Irish TV channels.

Before joining Virgin Media Ireland Tony spent a decade at O2/ Telefonica where he held a number of senior roles including Consumer Director O2 Ireland, Consumer Director Telefonica O2 Czech Republic, Chief Commercial Officer of O2 Deutschland and CEO O2 Ireland. From 1995 to 2005 Tony held senior positons at the internet pioneer AOL (UK) where he was latterly a board member and Vice President of Customer Care.

Outside Virgin Media Tony holds non-executive directorships with the AIM-quoted virtual reality tech company Immersive VR Education and the Irish based HR start-up Our Tandem, which offers a Performance Management and Engagement Solution that delivers an inspiring employee Experience.

He is also a long serving board member with Business in the Community Ireland which aims to support Irish businesses with their responsible and sustainable business practices.  Tony holds an MSc in HRM, Training and Performance Management from the University of Leicester.