Mike Quinn will take up the role on a seven-year contract beginning in October 2017.
Mr Quinn joins Ervia from Bord na Móna, where he has held the position of Managing Director since February 2015.
Ervia Chair Mr Tony Keohane said: "We are extremely fortunate to have someone of Mike's calibre joining our company and at such a pivotal time. Ervia is responsible for our national gas networks and Ireland's public water and wastewater infrastructure and services. "Transforming how we deliver Ireland's water services is a major challenge but vitally important to the success of the economy. Equally, transitioning our gas business to meet the needs of a low carbon economy presents enormous opportunities. Mike Quinn bring to Ervia the experience and commitment to lead our company through its next phase delivering on these significant challenges for Ervia and for Ireland."
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Mr Quinn said: "I am delighted to be taking on the role of Ervia CEO at this time. As one of Ireland's largest and most important companies Ervia has an enormous responsibility and an unrivalled opportunity to deliver the gas and water infrastructure Ireland needs to grow and thrive into the future while protecting and maximising our wealth of natural assets for future generations."
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