The board of Co Sligo-based Aurivo Co-operative Society has appointed JP McGrath as its new chief executive.
Aurivo owns Connacht Gold and Donegal Creameries.
Mr McGrath will succeed Donal Tierney, who will retire following a 15-year career with the Co-op, including seven years as CEO. He is due to take up the position in late September.
JP McGrath has held senior financial, commercial and operational leadership roles with Dairygold, Bord na Móna, Norbrook Laboratories and Aryzta.
Most recently, he served as Chief Financial Officer of Dairygold, where he helped develop the co-op’s longer-term strategic plans.
Cathal Garvey, Chair of Aurivo, said that Mr McGrath brings extensive leadership experience, together with a proven track record in business transformation, operational management, strategic development and financial performance.
“His broad experience across the food, agri-business and energy sectors will be of considerable value to Aurivo as we continue to develop the co-op and deliver for our members, employees, customers and communities,” he added.
JP McGrath said that Aurivo is a co-operative with a proud heritage, a clear commitment to its members and an important role in the communities it serves.
“I look forward to working with the board, the leadership team, employees, members and customers to build on the strong foundations established under Donal’s leadership and to support the continued development and long-term success of the co-op,” he added.
