Seán Hernon

Seán Hernon is an experienced legal and compliance professional currently serving as Executive Vice President of Regulatory, Global, Chief Compliance Officer, and Head of Legal, Risk and Compliance for Ireland at VISTRA since July 2019. Prior roles include Head of Legal and Compliance at Canyon CTS, Legal Counsel at Schneider Electric, and Founder/Adviser of Nanu., among others, with a focus on clean energy, carbon investments, and compliance matters. Hernon has a robust academic background, holding an LLM in Public International Law from King's College London and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Galway, along with a solid foundation in commerce. Legal expertise spans various sectors including aviation, shipping finance, and clean energy initiatives, with a proven track record in establishing legal systems and managing complex contracts.