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Easytrip appoints new board member

Easytrip, Ireland’s electronic tolling payment services provider, has appointed Steve Preece to its board. Steve is managing director of Egis Projects Ireland and currently holds positions on a number of Irish company boards. He will play an active part in Easytrip’s development, assist in promoting the company’s core business and give guidance to the senior management team. He will also look to ensure Egis Projects’ interests are represented and work closely with the management team to build on the exist
May 31, 2013 Read time: 2 mins
586 EasyTrip, Ireland’s electronic tolling payment services  provider, has appointed Steve Preece to its board. Steve is managing director of 533 EGIS Projects Ireland and currently holds positions on a number of Irish company boards.

He will play an active part in Easytrip’s development, assist in promoting the company’s core business and give guidance to the senior management team.  He will also look to ensure Egis Projects’ interests are represented and work closely with the management team to build on the existing strong relationships with Electro Automation.

Commenting on the appointment, Dermot MacEvilly, chief executive officer of Easytrip Services Ireland said, “We are honoured to have Steve join us as board member.  His unrivalled experience in our and related industries will be of enormous benefit to us as we continue to expand and diversify.

“These are very exciting times for Easytrip. We are extending our tolling and parking solution services across Europe and introducing a range of additional offerings.  We are delighted to have an executive with Steve’s competencies join our team and know his extensive business and industry knowledge will complement our business going forward,” MacEvilly concluded.

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