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Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited ("the Society"), an Irish industrial and provident society, owns 54.5% of the share capital of the Company. The Society nominates from its Board of Directors, which is elected on a three-year basis, fourteen non-executive Directors for appointment to our Board. The remaining Directors comprise three executive Directors and four non-executive Directors.
John MoloneyGroup Managing Director
John Moloney (B.Agr.Sc., MBA) (aged 56) is Group Managing Director since 2001, having been appointed to the Board in 1997. He joined the Group in 1987 and held a number of senior management positions including Chief Executive of Food Ingredients and Agribusiness. He was appointed Deputy Group Managing Director in 2000 and assumed the responsibilities of Chief Operating Officer in 2001. Prior to joining the Group he worked with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and in the meat industry in Ireland. He is a director of the Irish Dairy Board Co-operative Limited, DCC plc and a Council Member of the Irish Business and Employers Confederation.
Kevin TolandCEO and President of Glanbia USA and Global Nutritionals
Kevin Toland (FCMA) (aged 45) was appointed to the Board in 2003. He is CEO and President of Glanbia USA and Nutritionals, having previously held the positions of Group Development Director and Chief Executive of the Consumer Foods Division. Prior to joining Glanbia in 1999, he held a number of senior management positions with Coca-Cola Bottlers in Russia and with Grand Metropolitan plc in Ireland and Central Europe.
Liam HerlihyChairman
Liam Herlihy (aged 59) is Chairman. He was appointed to the Board in 1997, vice-Chairman in 2001 and Chairman in May 2008. He is also Chairman of Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited and a director of the Irish Dairy Board Co-operative Limited and Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Limited. He completed the Institute of Directors Development Programme (2006) and holds a certificate of merit in Corporate Governance at UCD. He has also completed the University College Cork Diploma in Corporate Direction. He farms at Headborough, Knockanore, Tallow, Co. Waterford.
John CallaghanSenior Independent Director
John Callaghan (FCA, FIB) (aged 68) was appointed to the Board in 1998 and is the Senior Independent Director. He is a director of a number of companies including Topaz Energy Group, ACC Bank plc and Rabobank Ireland plc. He was formerly Managing Partner of KPMG (Ireland), Chief Executive of Fyffes plc and Chairman of First Active plc.
Martin KeaneVice-Chairman
Martin Keane (aged 55) is vice-Chairman. He was appointed to the Board in 2006 and vice-Chairman on 29 June 2010. He is a director of Co-operative Animal Health Limited and Donaghmore Famine Work House and Agricultural Museum Cooperative Society Limited. He farms at Errill, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
Henry Corbally
Henry Corbally (aged 57) was appointed to the Board in 1999 and was appointed vice-Chairman on 26 May 2011. He is vice-Chairman of the National Dairy Council and farms at Kilmainhamwood, Kells, Co. Meath.
William Carroll
William Carroll (aged 46) was appointed to the Board on 26 May 2011. He farms at Mile Tree, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.
David Farrell
David Farrell (aged 61) was appointed to the Board on 26 May 2011. He farms at Ringlestown, Kilmessan, Co. Meath.
James Gannon
James Gannon (aged 60) was appointed to the Board in 2009. He farms at Oldtown, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny.
Patrick Gleeson
Patrick Gleeson (aged 49) was appointed to the Board in 2006. He is a Committee Member of Centenary Thurles Co-operative Society Limited and farms at Loughmore, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.
Paul Haran
Paul Haran (aged 53) was appointed to the Board in 2005. He serves on the Court of Directors of the Bank of Ireland, chairs the Board of the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business and holds a number of other directorships.
Brendan Hayes
Brendan Hayes (aged 50) was appointed to the Board on 29 June 2010. He farms at Ballyquinn, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Waterford.
Michael Keane
Michael Keane (aged 58) was appointed to the Board on 29 June 2010. He farms at Foxhall, Ballinamona, Ardmore, Youghal, Co. Cork. Michael previously served on the Board from June 2005 to May 2007.
Jerry Liston
Jerry Liston (B.A., MBA) (aged 70) was appointed to the Board in 2002. He was formerly Chief Executive of United Drug plc and past Executive Chairman of the Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business.
Matthew Merrick
Matthew Merrick (aged 59) was appointed to the Board in 2005. He is Chairman of the County Offaly Enterprise Board. He farms at Shean, Edenderry, Co. Offaly.
John Murphy
John Murphy (aged 48) was appointed to the Board on 29 June 2010. He farms at Ballinacoola, Craanford, Gorey, Co. Wexford.
Patrick Murphy
Patrick Murphy (aged 53) was appointed to the Board on 26 May 2011. He farms at Smithstown, Maddoxtown, Co. Kilkenny.
William Murphy
William Murphy (B. Comm) (aged 65) retired as Deputy Group Managing Director of Glanbia plc in 2005. He was appointed to the Board in 1989. He is a director of Aryzta plc and a number of unlisted companies.
Eamonn Power
Eamonn Power (aged 56) was appointed to the Board on 26 May 2011. He farms at Corse House, Fethard on Sea, New Ross, Co. Wexford.
Robert Prendergast
Robert Prendergast (aged 49) was appointed to the Board in 2008. He has completed the University College Cork Diploma in Corporate Direction. He farms at Jeanville, Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny.
Michael HoranGroup Secretary
Michael Horan (B.Comm, FCA) (aged 46), was appointed Group Secretary of Glanbia plc in June 2005, having previously held the position of Group Financial Controller since June 2002. He joined the Glanbia Group in 1998 as Financial Controller of the Fresh Pork business in Ireland. Michael previously worked with Almarai Company Ltd in Saudi Arabia and BDO Simpson Xavier.
Siobhán TalbotGroup Finance Director
Siobhán Talbot (B.Comm, FCA) (aged 47), joined the Board as Group Finance Director in July 2009. She was appointed Deputy Group Finance Director of Glanbia plc in June 2005. She was formerly Group Secretary and also held a number of senior finance positions, since she joined the Group in 1992. Prior to joining the Group she worked with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Dublin and Sydney, Australia.
Brian Phelan
Brian Phelan (B. Comm, FCA) (aged 44), is Group Human Resources & Operations Development Director of Glanbia plc. Brian was appointed to his Human Resources role in 2004 and his role was expanded in May 2007 to include Operations Development and in July 2009 to include the Group Purchasing and Group Business Service areas. Prior to this he was CFO of the Consumer Foods Division. He also worked in Glanbia Ingredients in Ireland and the USA. Prior to joining the Group in 1993 he worked with KPMG.
Jim Bergin
Jim Bergin (B. Comm, M. Sc. Mngt. Practice) (aged 48), is Chief Executive of Dairy Ingredients Ireland. He joined the Group in 1984 and has held a number of senior positions including Finance Director Agribusiness and subsequently Group Business Process Director. He joined the Ingredients Business as Operations Manager in May 2003 and was appointed Chief Executive of Dairy Ingredients Ireland in March 2005.
Colin Gordon
Colin Gordon (BBS, MBS, FMII) (aged 49), is Chief Executive of Consumer Foods since his appointment to the Group in 2006. He previously worked in C&C Group plc, the drinks and snack food company where he held a number of senior positions, including Managing Director of C&C (Ireland) Ltd. Colin is currently a member of the Consumer Foods Board of Bord Bia and Chairman of the Consumer Foods Council of the Irish Business and Employers Confederation.
Colm Eustace
Colm Eustace (B. Ag. Sc, C Dip AF, MBA )(aged 49 ), is Chief Executive of Agribusiness. He joined the Group in 1985 and has held a number of senior positions within Agribusiness (including Commercial Manager since 1997). He has been Chief Executive of Agribusiness since October 2005 and is a director of Co-operative Animal Health Limited.
Raimund C. Hoenes
Raimund C. Hoenes (Ph.D., M.Sc.) (aged 44) is Chief Executive of Glanbia Nutritionals Customised Premix Solutions. He joined the Group in 2008 and was appointed Chief Executive of Glanbia Nutritionals Customised Premix Solutions in 2009. He previously worked in a variety of senior roles in the ingredients sector and held positions in several countries.
Hugh McGuire
Hugh McGuire (M.Sc, Dip Finance) (aged 40), is Chief Executive of Glanbia Performance Nutrition. He joined the Group in 2003 and was appointed as Chief Executive of Performance Nutrition in 2008. He previously worked for McKinsey & Co. as a consultant across a range of industry sectors. Prior to this he worked in the consumer products industry with Nestle and Leaf.
Jerry O'Dea
Jerry O'Dea (B. Sc Dy., MBA) (age 51), is the President and Chief Executive of Glanbia Nutritionals Ingredient Technologies. He joined the Group in 1981 and has held a number of senior positions including General Manager of Glanbia Ingredients USA and President of Glanbia Nutritionals. He was appointed Chief Executive of Glanbia Nutritionals Ingredient Technologies in 2008.
Jeff Williams
Jeff Williams (BA, MBA) (aged 54), is the President and Chief Executive of US Cheese and has management responsibilities for Glanbia's joint venture Southwest Cheese. He joined the Group in 1989 and has held many positions in the US Cheese business including Chief Operations Officer and Executive Vice President. Jeff was appointed President and Chief Executive of US Cheese in 2005. Jeff previously worked for six years in the banking industry.
Michael Horan
Michael Horan (B.Comm, FCA) (aged 46), was appointed Group Secretary of Glanbia plc in June 2005, having previously held the position of Group Financial Controller since June 2002. He joined the Glanbia Group in 1998 as Financial Controller of the Fresh Pork business in Ireland. Michael previously worked with Almarai Company Ltd in Saudi Arabia and BDO Simpson Xavier.
