April 8, 2025
Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of dairy products and owner of the Kerrygold brand, has today announced that having served three years as Chair of the Board of Directors, Aidan O’Driscoll will not seek to be reappointed to the position when his current term ends in May 2025. Mr O’Driscoll informed the Board of Directors and Ornua’s Member Co-operatives of his decision in December 2024, and immediately thereafter, a succession process was undertaken by the INED Nomination Committee of the Board.
On behalf of the Board, Conor Galvin, CEO of Ornua said: “Aidan has been an exemplary leader, guiding Ornua through significant milestones and challenges over the past number of years. His vision and commitment have left a lasting impact on Ornua, and we wish him the very best in his future endeavours.”
The Board of Ornua is pleased to announce that Mr Kevin Toland has been appointed as Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate of the Board of Directors. His appointment will take effect on 22 May 2025. Mr Toland has held a range of senior Executive Director and Non-Executive Director roles across beverage, food, nutrition, and aviation sectors. He was previously Group CEO and Board Executive Director of Aryzta AG and DAA Plc, and an Executive Director of Glanbia plc from 2003 to 2013. He is currently Chair of Gas Networks Ireland and Vasorum, and is a Non-Executive Director of Dole plc.
Commenting on the appointment, Aidan O’Driscoll, Chair of Ornua Co-operative said: “On behalf of the Board, I would like to congratulate Kevin Toland on his appointment. Kevin has a breadth of experience demonstrated through his highly successful career across a range of sectors nationally and internationally, and is exceptionally well placed to lead the Ornua Board into the future.”