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| Conor Whelan |
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Conor Whelan is stepping down at the end of June from his position as managing director of Irish bookstore chain Eason, the Bookseller reported, He will be succeeded by Liam Hanly, currently Eason group finance, logistics and IT director. Whelan, who has been Eason managing director since 2009, said he felt "confident the business is set up for continued success with both Liam at the helm and a new plan in place." Eason chairman James Osborne said Whelan "has brought huge energy and commitment to the business."
Osborne added that Hanly, who joined Eason in 2010 and has previously held senior management positions in several Irish retail and wholesale businesses, "brings a wealth of retail knowledge and experience of the business."
