Full coverage: Maxol

Thomas Ennis operates 10 retail outlets in Dublin city. He is a huge proponent of the franchise model and is positive about the future of retail. However, he is less enthused about the state of the city centre.

Running a fourth-generation family business as an outsider brings its own set of challenges. As CEO of Maxol, Brian Donaldson has navigated his way to the top and is now driving a dramatically changing business.

The family-owned fuel retailer saw a 57 per cent bounce in profits last year, but it is changing tack as it tries to get ahead of the transition to electric vehicles. Brian Donaldson, Maxol's chief executive, talks about its play for the forecourt of the future.

Since taking as CEO of Maxol five years ago, Brian Donaldson has overseen growth and expansion at the 100-year-old fuel retailer. He talks about location, competition and entering the energy sector.