Our Team

Meet the people behind CES Power Ireland

Successful festivals, performances, major events and industrial projects rely on many specialist teams working together. When you partner with CES Power for temporary power, you have one expert partner managing a critical part of the job.

Behind every project is a team with practical experience across power, rental, events, operations and technical delivery. Our leadership team brings together sector knowledge, local market experience and wider CES Power capability to support projects across Ireland, the UK and Europe

Leadership team

John Galgey

Managing Director

John has spent his career in the rental sector, working across operations and sales before establishing his own business in 2007. Since then, he has worked on large-scale event and industrial projects, including Electric Picnic and the Dublin Port Tunnel.

In 2026, John’s business became part of CES Power, strengthening our Irish presence and helping us better support customers across Ireland and Europe. John now leads CES Power Ireland as Managing Director, overseeing sales, operations and growth.

Philip Lawlor

Events Director

Philip began his career in the event power industry as an electrician, gaining first-hand experience on large-scale events including the World Cup, as well as touring clients such as U2 and Oasis. In 2021, he became Managing Director of his own business, growing his event client base across Ireland.

In 2026, Philip’s business became part of CES Power. As Events Director for Ireland, he brings decades of experience to the delivery of major events across the country.

Mark Barratt

Operations Director

Mark started his career in mechanical engineering and has since worked across sales and operations roles in the rental and power industries. In 2007, he established his own power rental business to support the growing event industry across Ireland. His experience includes TV productions, festivals and the Pope’s visit in 2018.

In 2026, Mark’s business became part of CES Power. As Operations Director, he leads the operations team and brings decades of technical knowledge to projects across Ireland and beyond.

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