Arrabawn Tipperary announces Eamon O'Sullivan as CEO

Arrabawn Tipperary Co-Operative Society has announce the appointment of a new CEO, with experienced dairy processing executive Eamon O'Sullivan taking over from Conor Ryan.
O' Sullivan is a native of Mourneabbey, Mallow, Co. Cork. He will take up the post in the autumn, after being selected for the role in a competitive process.
O'Sullivan, up until recently, spent five years of his career as general manager of the dairy division of Dairygold.
Prior to that he was chief operating officer at Novartis International Pharmaceutical Branch Ireland, based in Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork. He is also a former supply chain director at Dairygold, and head of chemical operations supply chain at Novartis.
Eamon O'Sullivan
Eamon started his career with SmithKline Beecham, where he took up positions of responsibility, including a number of years managing its Australian factory and subsequently becoming operations director for the Africa/Middle East region.
He graduated with a Business Studies Bachelor's Degree at the University of Limerick, majoring in Agricultural Economics, and completed a Business Studies Master's Degree, majoring in Strategy and Competition, at University College Cork.
He also holds a Green Certificate in agriculture.
Commenting on O'Sullivan's appointment, Arrabawn Tipperary chairperson Edward Carr said: 'Eamon has a comprehensive track-record in the dairy and multi-national sector.
'He will bring the requisite experience and expertise to the role to carry on Conor's great work as we transition this newly merged entity to one of Ireland's largest and most successful dairy processing and agri-foods businesses.
Carr added: 'I want to take the opportunity also now to thank Conor Ryan for his incredible stewardship of the co-op over the past 20 years. During that time, he has taken the co-op on a remarkable growth journey.'
On his appointment, O'Sullivan himself said: 'I'm really excited at the prospect of taking up this post at Arrabawn Tipperary Co-Op. 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.
'The new co-op is ambitious, and I completely share the excitement around the opportunity that lies ahead for it and its members,' he added.
'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.'
'I'm very much looking forward to taking up the post and working in partnership with the board, with Conor until his retirement later this year, the wider leadership team, employees and, indeed, the wider co-op membership,' O'Sullivan said.

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