Patrick Kirby and Tria Energy (B): The First 100 Days

Patrick Kirby had just completed his first 100 days as the CEO of Tria Energy, the Ireland-based energy business his parents had launched 32 years earlier. Patrick had addressed key challenges for the company, including earning the trust of his team members and finding out what motivated them; crafting a business plan that focused on a low-carbon diesel alternative, with plans to expand the business to the UK; formalizing the supply chain; clarifying roles and responsibilities with his father and other leaders; and seeking new sources of growth capital. As Patrick looked back on his first 100 days as CEO, he considered what he had done well, what he could have done better, and what would be the best path to future success.