Kellogg Company has announced two leadership changes to help drive the company’s growth strategy in the North American and European regions. Chris Hood, currently President of Kellogg Europe, has been named
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Glanbia, the global nutrition group, has announced Martin Keane as Group Chairman, to succeed Henry Corbally with immediate effect. Patrick Murphy has been appointed to the position of Vice Chairman
Appointments to three of the most coveted jobs in the Scotch whisky industry have been announced by Scotland’s leading distilling company, Diageo. The company has appointed the lead roles for
Hilton Food Group, the UK-based specialist international meat packing business, has announced a number of changes to its board. Robert Watson OBE, the current CEO, will become Executive Chairman with
Arla Foods, the international dairy co-operative, has appointed Jan Toft Nørgaard (pictured) from Skærbæk, Denmark to succeed Åke Hantoft as chairman, when he steps down on July 2, after seven
Nathalie Ahlström (pictured) has been appointed Managing Director of Fazer Confectionery and member of the Fazer Group Management Team. She has extensive international experience from global companies in leading business
2 Sisters Food Group, Britain’s biggest food manufacturer, has appointed Ronald Kers as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from June 1st. Ronald Kers is the former Global CEO of
The Board of Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, has appointed John Jordan as Chief Executive Designate. John Jordan will assume the role of Chief Executive on 30
Building on the strength of its leadership team, pladis, the global biscuit and confectionery company with operations in 130 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas, has
ARYZTA has appointed Gregory Sklikas as CEO Europe as a sucessor to Dermot Murphy, who has decided to step down from his position. Gregory will join ARYZTA at the end of
Vion, the international meat group, has appointed Ronald Lotgerink as its new CEO with effect from 1 September. Ronald Lotgerink is currently the CEO of Zwanenberg Food Group, a leading
Mondelēz International has named Martin Renaud as Global Chief Marketing Officer. In this position, Martin Renaud will be accountable for marketing the company’s portfolio of Power Brands such as Oreo and belVita biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk and
In a major boost for the sector Bord Bia has announced that it is commencing recruitment for 29 new positions to support the continued growth and development of Ireland’s world-class food, drink and horticulture
Markus Mühleisen (pictured) is Arla Foods’ new Head of Germany. As Managing Director and Group Vice-President Germany, he will be responsible for Arla Foods’ business in Germany and Austria. He
Tate & Lyle, a global provider of ingredients and solutions to the food, beverage and other industries, with operations in over 30 locations worldwide, has appointed Nick Hampton as Chief
Dairy Crest has appointed Tom Atherton as Deputy Chief Executive with immediate effect. He retains his responsibilities as Group Finance Director. Since his appointment to the Board in 2013, Tom
Givaudan has announced the appointment of Louie D’Amico as President of the Flavour Division and a member of the Executive Committee. Louie D’Amico will succeed Mauricio Graber, currently President of
The Board of Directors of Chr. Hansen Holding has appointed Mauricio Graber (pictured) as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as of 1 June 2018. Mauricio Graber (54) has been President of the
Mikko Forsell has been appointed as HKScan’s CFO and a member of the Group Leadership Team, reporting to President and CEO Jari Latvanen. As CFO, Forsell will be responsible for leading and
Muntons, has announced the appointment of Mark Tyldesley as Managing Director of the Stowmarket-based malt and malted ingredients manufacturing company. Mark joined Muntons eight months ago as deputy Managing Director and
Bernard Deryckere, current CEO of Alpro who has been leading the company for the last 16 years, is stepping down and handing over management responsibility to Sven Lamote. Sven Lamote
Bord Bia released the findings of its 2017 Irish Foodservice Channel Insights Report in advance of its annual foodservice seminar which took place in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. The report
Carbery Group, the Irish food ingredients, flavours and cheese business, has announced the appointment of Jason Hawkins as the new Chief
Andrew D Skibo (Andy Skibo) has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the US board of PM Group, the international
Leading flexible packaging manufacturers, Mercury Packaging and CPS Flexible, have appointed Carl Woolrich (pictured) as Group Engineering Manager, responsible for
The board of directors of Kellogg Company has unanimously elected Steven A Cahillane as Chief Executive Officer of the global
Hein Schumacher will become Chief Executive Officer of Royal FrieslandCampina on 1 January 2018, succeeding Roelof Joosten, who will resign.
Fáilte Ireland (National Tourism Development Authority) has launched ‘Ireland’s Ancient East – A Guide for Food and Drink Visitor Experiences’ for
Arla Foods UK, the country’s leading dairy co-operative, has appointed Steve Millard as its new Head of E-commerce & Digital.
Dairy UK has elected Paul Vernon, Chief Executive of Glanbia Cheese, as its new chairman, to succeed Dr David Dobbin.
As Institute of Technology Carlow prepares to welcome the first intake of students on Ireland’s only honours degree course in
Bord Bia and Maynooth University have teamed up to offer an industry-first programme which aims to enhance the innovation capabilities
SPX FLOW has announced the appointment of Pierre Sbabo as the Vice President of its Food and Beverage business in
Bord Bia has announced a partnership with the Digital Marketing Institute to offer Irish food and drink companies an opportunity
Premier Foods has appointed Keith Hamill, OBE, as non-executive Chairman to replace David Beever who is stepping down after nine
Real Good Food, the diversified food business, has appointed Harveen Rai as Finance Director and Company Secretary. Harveen Rai replaces
Family-owned Bacardi, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, has named Francis Debeuckelaere, a 23-year veteran of the
Mondelēz International’s board of directors has unanimously selected Dirk Van de Put, current President and CEO of McCain Foods, to
McCain Foods’ board of directors has unanimously approved the appointment of Max Koeune (pictured above) to the role of President
Unite, the UK’s largest union, and pladis, the global biscuit and confectionery company behind the iconic McVitie’s brand, have signed
PepsiCo has announced three senior leadership appointments that support the company’s strategic priorities and growth agenda. Ramon Laguarta, currently CEO,
Weetabix Group has appointed marketing director, Sally Abbott as managing director of Weetabix Food Company, succeeding Giles Turrell. Francesca Davies,
The Supervisory Board of GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft has appointed Martine Snels to GEA’s Executive Board with effect from the beginning
Boparan Holdings, trading as 2 Sisters Food Group, has announced two new appointments to its board. Richard Pike is to
Pekka Kuusniemi (pictured) is the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Raisio, the Finnish plant-based nutrition group. He will
ARYZTA, a global food business with a leadership position in speciality bakery, has appointed Kevin Toland as Chief Executive Officer.
Ian Peart, currently Channel Director, On-Trade for Pernod Ricard UK, has been promoted to the position of Business Development Director,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé UK & Ireland, Dame Fiona Kendrick has decided to stand down as the
Patricia Callan has been appointed to the role of Director of Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland, the trade association that
AB Systems is meeting growing demand for its award-winning materials handling and process cooling services with the appointment of Milton
Kerry Group’s Taste and Nutrition division, a world leader in providing food and beverage solutions, has announced that it has
Snowbird foods has appointed Helen Swan to the key post of commercial director and she joins joint managing directors Albert
Nestlé has appointed Andrew Shaw (pictured) as the new Country Business Manager for Ireland. Andrew Shaw assumes responsibility for Nestlé
The Ferrero Group has decided to introduce a new governance structure to strengthen its competitive position in the global chocolate