New Chief Executive Appointed within Kepak Group
Kepak Group, an Irish food firm, has recently appointed Brian Farrell as the new Chief Executive of the Kepak Foods Division. Farrell brings almost a decade of experience in executive positions at Glanbia plc, where he most recently served as Chief Development Officer of Glanbia Nutritionals. Prior to that, he held a director role at IBI Corporate Finance. Kepak Foods, known for its fresh and prepared meat products, operates multiple manufacturing facilities in Ireland and the UK. Simon Walker, CEO of Kepak Group, expressed delight in welcoming Farrell to their foods division, highlighting his track record in business growth and development.
Greencore Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer
UK convenience foods manufacturer, Greencore, has recruited Catherine Gubbins as their new Chief Financial Officer. Gubbins, who previously served as Group CFO for daa plc, will join Greencore in early 2024. Leslie Van de Walle, Chair of Greencore, commended the appointment following a rigorous selection process, confident in Gubbins’ calibre. Gubbins acknowledged the strong legacy of Greencore and expressed excitement in driving the growth potential of the business.
Around Noon Strengthens Board of Directors
On-the-go food producer, Around Noon, has expanded its board of directors with the addition of Dominic Darby. With over 20 years of experience at Marks and Spencer, Darby will serve as the Technical and Innovation Director at Around Noon. In his new role, he will lead efforts in product quality, safety, integrity, as well as innovation strategies. Darby praised Around Noon’s remarkable achievements and shared values of innovation and excellence. He also mentioned his eagerness to contribute to the company’s sustainability initiatives and commitment to protecting the planet.