Ireland
An accomplished and driven professional with extensive experience in key leadership roles within the food Industry. Strong strategic thinker and innovator with proven commercial acumen. Expertise in the set up and development of new business entities, identifying and integrating acquisitions and establishing enduring brands in the FMCG and Foodservice Sectors. Key areas of focus are complexity elimination and simplification of the business model to deliver the needs of the customer and target markets. Strong track record in dairy, UHT and other food processing systems. Excellent leader, renowned for talent development, with strong problem solving and interpersonal skills used to build productive relationships with Global Customers.
- Led the development of the Kerry Foodservice business following the acquisition of Golden Vale and SD Matthews. - Determined the strategy to leverage Kerry technologies into the foodservice channel. - Led the formation of the Sales, Marketing and RDA teams to drive the business. - Established relationships with global foodservice customers, e.g. McDonalds, Burger King, Subway and Starbucks.
- Managed the dairy business across the UK and Ireland. - Integrated and rationalised sites. - Restructured the Marketing, RDA and Sales teams. - Initiated and led a Capital Expenditure programme to become the most efficient manufacturer. - Drove profitable business growth through the development, implementation and delivery of compelling brand and private label R & D programmes.