Arrabawn Tipperary Co-Operative Society has announced dairy processing executive Eamon O’Sullivan as its new CEO.
From Mallow, Co Cork, he will take over from long-time CEO of the former Arrabawn Co-Op and founding CEO of Arrabawn Tipperary, Conor Ryan.
Mr O’Sullivan who will take up the post in the autumn, has spent the last five years of his career as General Manager of the dairy division of Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd.
Prior to that he was Chief Operating Officer at Novartis International Pharmaceutical Branch Ireland based in Ringaskiddy Cork.
Mr O’Sullivan said he was excited at the prospects of taking up this new post.
“The merger of the two last year was a natural and promising coming together of two neighbouring co-ops with so much more than geography in common,” he said.
“The new co-op is ambitious, and I completely share the excitement around the opportunity that lies ahead for it and its members
“At the same time, I acknowledge that there will be challenges along the way as this is a fast-changing industry, but the right level of strategic planning, people management and, of course, a continuing pursuit of excellence will ensure the success of the business,” he added.
Arrabawn Tipperary Co-op, which has a combined history of over 200 years in dairying, is owned and controlled by over 4,800 members.
