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Pat’s Biography

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Patrick Cox has mastered various roles throughout his career as an economist, reporter, leading politician, advisor and thought leader on sustainability and the green economy. Pat serves as a Director on numerous boards, focusing on sustainability and clean energy.

He is Non-Executive Chairman of the UK’s first pure-play energy storage fund, Gore Street Energy Storage Fund. The fund is committed to providing investors with a sustainable and attractive dividend yield over the long term, by focusing on a diversified investment portfolio of large scale energy storage projects.

Pat serves as Chairman of the Public Interest Committee for KPMG Ireland and Non-Executive Director of SuperNode Ltd. He was a Member of Michelin’s Supervisory Board and the nominated Director to deal with sustainability issues. Pat is an Ambassador for Sustainable Nation Ireland and chairs the Impact Investment Advisory Board of Appian Investment Management. Pat was a politician, serving as a Member, then President of the European Parliament and as a Member of the Dáil Éireann. He began his career as an economics... Patrick Cox has mastered various roles throughout his career as an economist, reporter, leading politician, advisor and thought leader on sustainability and the green economy. Pat serves as a Director on numerous boards, focusing on sustainability and clean energy.

He is Non-Executive Chairman of the UK’s first pure-play energy storage fund, Gore Street Energy Storage Fund. The fund is committed to providing investors with a sustainable and attractive dividend yield over the long term, by focusing on a diversified investment portfolio of large scale energy storage projects.

Pat serves as Chairman of the Public Interest Committee for KPMG Ireland and Non-Executive Director of SuperNode Ltd. He was a Member of Michelin’s Supervisory Board and the nominated Director to deal with sustainability issues. Pat is an Ambassador for Sustainable Nation Ireland and chairs the Impact Investment Advisory Board of Appian Investment Management. Pat was a politician, serving as a Member, then President of the European Parliament and as a Member of the Dáil Éireann. He began his career as an economics lecturer at the Institute of Public Administration before becoming a journalist and presenter for RTÉ's Today Tonight programme. Pat is President of the Jean Monnet Foundation for Europe, the Alliance Francaise Dublin and former President of the European Movement International. He sits on the Board of several other non-profit organisations including the Institute of International and European Affairs.

He coordinates the EU’s Scandinavian Mediterranean Trans European Transport corridor for the European Commission and is active in democracy support activities of the European Parliament in Ukraine, also serving as a member of the EIB’s Appointments Advisory Committee.

Pat’s achievements have been recognised through numerous awards including Commandeur de la Légion d’honneur and the prestigious Charlemagne Prize for his major contribution to European unification. moreless

Pat’s Newsfeed

Irish Independent

Gore Street Energy raises £150m as grid-scale battery costs prepare to soar up to 30pc

The Irish Independent features Pat Cox in this piece about Gore Street Energy's new financing amid the rising costs of grid-scale batteries.

Pat’s Background

Gore Street Energy Storage Fund Plc

Non-Executive Chairman

2018 - Present

London, UK

The Gore Street Energy Storage Fund is committed to providing investors with a sustainable and attractive dividend yield over the long term by focusing on investments into large scale energy storage projects.

KPMG

Chairman of the Public Interest Committee

Dublin, IE

The Public Interest Committee is made up of independent non-executives who are responsible for the public interest aspects of the decision-making process at KMPG as well as its related entities. The purpose of the committee also includes improving audit quality and maintaining and securing KPMG’s reputation.

European Parliament

President

2002 - 2004

Strasbourg, FR

The European Parliament is a European Union-wide forum used for political discussion and decision making. Elected directly by voters in all EU member states, Members of the European Parliament represent citizens' interests in EU law-making and maintain the democratic operation of other EU institutions.

Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe Party

President

1998 - 2002

Brussels, BE

The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe Party consists of 60 national liberal parties from across Europe that are involved in the European Union. In 2004 it transitioned into becoming an official European political party.

Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe Party

Member

1994 - 2004

Brussels, BE

Pat joined the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe Party as a Member in 1994 for ten years. During his membership, in 1998, Pat was elected President, a role where he remained until 2002.

Progressive Democrats

Elected Member

1989 - 1994

Dublin, IE

The Progressive Democrats was a conservative-liberal party that was established in 1985. The party advocated for lower taxation, fiscal conservatism, privatisation and reform of the welfare system.

Progressive Democrats

Secretary General

1985 - 1989

Dublin, IE

In 1985, the founding year of the Progressive Democrats, Pat was appointed Secretary General. He became an Elected Member in 1989, a position he held until 1994.

Radio Television of Ireland

Presenter, Today Tonight

Dublin, IE

First broadcasting on RTÉ in 1980, Today Tonight was a programme focused on Irish news and current affairs. Known for its investigative reporting, Today Tonight offered a thorough analysis and vigorous cross-examinations of senior politicians.

University of Limerick

Lecturer

Limerick, IE

The University of Limerick is a tertiary institution based in Ireland that was established in 1922 following Irish independence. In his early career Pat lectured Economics at the university.

Institute of Public Administration

Lecturer

Dublin, IE

The Institute of Public Administration (IPA) is a public service development agency with a focus solely on public sector development. IPA is Ireland's only institution to offer this, with services including education and training, consultancy, research and publishing and international projects.

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Current Board Positions

Ecocem Ireland Limited

Chairman

Sep 2021 - Present

Dublin, IE

Ecocem Ireland is an Irish company that specialises in the production of high-performance cements utilising the most advanced technology available.

SuperNode Ltd

Non-Executive Director

Dublin, IE

SuperNode is a renewable energy company that focuses on developing infrastructure and technology that will facilitate and enable the economic transmission of offshore renewable energy.

Jean Monnet Foundation for Europe

President

Lausanne, CH

Founded in 1978, the Jean Monnet Foundation offers unique resources for research into the origins and developments of European integration. Contributing to the training of students, the foundation has become an essential place for debates, meetings and discussions regarding major issues of current European Interest.

Alliance Française

President

Dublin, IE

The Alliance Française was established in 1883 in Paris and has a strong global presence in over 130 countries today. It is an organisation dedicated to facilitating courses and events that promote the French language and culture around the world.

Appian Asset Management

Chairman of the Impact Investment Advisory Board

Dublin, IE

Founded in 2003, Appian Asset Management is a leading Irish asset manager. The firm manages a variety of funds that invest globally enabling growth and protection for their clients’ assets while generating a sustainable income.

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Previous Board Positions

Dublin Climate Dialogues

Chairman

Dublin, IE

The Dublin Climate Dialogues is a conference for global policy makers and opinion formers. This includes senior government representatives from the US, UK, China, Europe and the UN, leading economists and high-profile business representatives, to forge a declaration ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26).

Michelin SCA

Supervisory Board Member

2005 - 2018

Michelin SCA is a major French tyre manufacturer, said to be the second largest in the world after Bridgestone. The company is closely associated with its mascot, the Michelin Man, and is also known for its travel guides, roadmaps and the Michelin stars it awards to fine dining restaurants.

Memberships

Sustainable Nation Ireland

Member

Dublin, IE

Sustainable Nation Ireland is Ireland's national platform for promoting the country as a world-class hub for sustainable finance, business and innovation, speeding the country's transition to a low-carbon economy.

Yalta European Strategy

Member

Yalta European Strategy (YES) aims to develop Ukraine’s European future by building connections with global partners and driving positive change.

Awards & Endorsements

Charlemagne Prize

Awardee

2004

Aachen, DE

The Charlemagne Prize, Karlspreis in German, is awarded to individuals who have distinguished themselves in their contribution to European unification. The award dates back to 1950 when the first ceremony was held in Aachen, Germany.

Public Service

Institute of International and European Affairs

Director

Dublin, IE

IIEA is an Irish policy think tank situated in Dublin, Ireland, that focuses on European and worldwide policy trends. It is noted for attracting significant worldwide figures to its speaking events and seminars.

European Investment Bank

Member of the Appointments Advisory Comittee

Kirchberg, LU

A constituent of the European Union, the European Investment Bank (EIB) is the largest multilateral financial institution worldwide. EIB is also one of the largest providers of climate finance and helps boost the economy by creating jobs, promoting equality and improving lives for EU citizens as well as those in developing countries.

European Commission

Coordinator for the Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor

Brussels, BE

The Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor is the main north-south transport axis in the European Union. Its two major cross border projects are the Brenner Base Tunnel and Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link and their access routes. The corridor links major economic zones and urban centres in Italy and Germany to Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean.

European Movement International

President

2005 - 2011

Brussels, BE

The European Movement International has an international presence and is the largest pan-European network of pro-Europe organisations. Present in 34 countries, including 38 international associations, the organisation connects civil society, companies, trade unions, NGOs, political parties, authorities and academia.

European Parliament

Member

1989 - 2004

Strasbourg, FR

The European Parliament is a forum for political debate and decision-making at an EU level. Members are elected directly by voters in all EU member states to represent citizens' interests in EU lawmaking and to maintain the democratic operation of other EU institutions.

Dáil Éireann

Teachta Dála (TD)

1992 - 1994

Dublin, IE

Dáil Éireann is the main chamber of the Oireachtas, Ireland’s national parliament, comprising at least one member, known as Teachta Dála or TD, for each 20 to 30,000 people. The Dáil Éireann has the power to remove the Taoiseach (head of government) and it can pass any law it wishes, subject to the limits established by the Constitution of Ireland.

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Pat’s Education

Trinity College, Dublin