Glanbia is a subsidiary of Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited ('the
Society'). The Society nominates from its Board of Directors, which is
elected on a three-year basis, 14 of the 18 non-executive Directors for
appointment to the Board of Glanbia plc. The Society, an Irish
industrial and provident society, owns 54.7% of the share capital of
Glanbia and many of its members supply milk and trade with Irish
subsidiaries of the Group. The remaining Directors comprise three
executive Directors and four non-executive Directors.
John Moloney B.Agr.Sc., MBA, (aged 55) 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 Toland FCMA, (aged 44) was appointed to the Board in 2003. He is
CEO & President of Glanbia USA & 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.
John Callaghan FCA, FIB, (aged 67) was appointed to the Board in 1998
and is the Senior Independent Director. He is a Director of 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.
Liam HerlihyChairman
Liam Herlihy (aged 58) is Chairman of Glanbia plc. He was appointed to
the Board in 1997, Vice-Chairman in 2001 and Chairman in May 2008. He is
also Chairman of Glanbia Cooperative Society Limited and a Director of
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 farms at
Headborough, Knockanore, Tallow, Co. Waterford.
Victor Quinlan B.Agr.Sc., (aged 64) is vice-Chairman of Glanbia plc. He
was first appointed to the Board in 1996 and was appointed vice-Chairman
of the Company in 2005. He is Chairman of Irish Co-operative Society
Limited and a Director of Malting Company of Ireland Limited. He has
completed the University College Cork Diploma in Corporate Direction. He
farms at Baptistgrange, Lisronagh, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.
Martin Keane
Martin Keane (aged 54) is vice-Chairman of Glanbia plc. He was appointed
to the Board in 2006. He is a Director of Donaghmore Famine Work House
and Agricultural Museum Co-operative Society Limited. He farms at
Errill, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
Henry Corbally
Henry Corbally (aged 55) was appointed to the Board in 1999. He is
vice-Chairman of the National Dairy Council and has completed the
University College Cork Diploma in Corporate Direction. He farms at
Kilmainhamwood, Kells, Co. Meath.
Edward Fitzpatrick
Edward Fitzpatrick (aged 61) was appointed to the Board in 1999. He is a
Director of South Eastern Cattle Breeding Society Limited and Castlegannon
Show Limited and has completed the University College Cork Diploma in
Corporate Direction. He farms at Knockmoylan, Mullinavat, Co. Kilkenny.
James Gilsenan
James Gilsenan (aged 50) was appointed to the Board in 1999. He has
completed the University College Cork Diploma in Corporate Direction. He
farms at Drogheda Road, Collon, Co. Louth.
Patrick Gleeson
Patrick Gleeson (aged 48) 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 52) 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 and
farms at Ballyquinn, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Waterford.
Michael Keane
Michael Keane (aged 58)was appointed to the Board on 29 June 2010 and
farms at Foxhall, Ballinamona, Ardmore Via Youghal, Co. Waterford
Jerry Liston
Jerry Liston B.A., MBA, (aged 69) was appointed to the Board in 2002. He
is Chairman of the Irish Aviation Authority. 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 58) was appointed to the Board in 2005. He is
Chairman of the County Offaly Enterprise Board and a board member of
IFAC Accountants. He farms at Shean, Edenderry, Co. Offaly.
John Murphy
John Murphy (aged 47)was appointed to the Board on 29 June 2010 and
farms at Ballinacoola, Craanford, Gorey, Co. Wexford
James Gannon
James Gannon (aged 59) was appointed to the Board in 2009. He farms at
Oldtown, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny.
William Murphy
William Murphy B. Comm, (aged 64) 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.
Anthony O'Connor
Anthony O'Connor (aged 58) was appointed to the Board in May 2008. He
farms at Ballymacsimon, Kilmuckridge, Gorey, Co. Wexford.
Michael Horan (B.Comm, FCA) (aged 44), 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 BDO Simpson Xavier, Gilroy Gannon & Co.,
and Almarai Company Ltd in Saudi Arabia.
Robert Prendergast
Robert Prendergast (aged 48) was appointed to the Board in May 2008. He
farms at Jeanville, Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny.
Siobhan Talbot (B.Comm, FCA) (aged 46), joined the Board as Group
Finance Director on 1 July 2009. She was appointed Deputy Group Finance
Director of Glanbia plc in June 2005 and held the position of Group
Finance Director Designate since March 2009. 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 43), 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. Prior to this he was Chief Financial
Officer 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, MSc Mngt Practice) (aged 47), is CEO Food
Ingredients Ireland. He joined the Group in 1984 and has held a number
of senior positions including Group IT Manager and subsequently Group
Business Process Director. He joined the Ingredients Business as
Operations Manager in May 2003 and was appointed Chief Executive in
March 2005.
Colin Gordon
Colin Gordon (BBS, MBS, FMII) (aged 48), is Chief Executive of Glanbia
Consumer Foods Ireland. He joined the Group in March 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.
