EY CFO Outlook: Driving Ireland’s energy transition with Marc van Huet, CFO, Calor Ireland

In this episode of the EY CFO Outlook podcast, Marc Van Huet, CFO of Calor Ireland joins host, Dearbhail McDonald, to talk about building a modern finance engine, why a private, family-owned structure creates space to innovate, and the role LPG and BioLPG can play for rural homes, hotels and industry on the journey to net zero. He also shares the cultural lessons he’s learned in Ireland, the value of a diverse team, and why a good culture is built in small daily choices.Marc Van Huet’s road to CFO began behind the glass walls of an iconic Louis Vuitton store in Singapore, where a particular project taught him about relationship between customer experience and process discipline. That experience sparked an early interest in how strong brands connect with people, something that continues to guide his work today. Marc’s career has taken him across several industries and leadership roles, from working with entrepreneurs to managing financial and project teams within SHV and beyond. Now, as the youngest CFO featured on the EY CFO Outlook podcast, Marc brings that same focus on people, growth, and innovation to Calor Ireland.They also discuss: Marc’s early career and the importance of customer service.Key lessons learned from working with entrepreneurs and across multiple industries.The modern CFO: freeing the month-end “engine” to focus on value; AI and process mining in financeCalor’s ambition to grow while leading Ireland’s energy transition.How being part of a global family business supports innovation and investment.Why culture and teamwork matter in modern leadership.