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John Jordan is to take the helm at Ireland’s largest dairy exporter. He takes up the role as chief executive at the end of June this year and succeeds Kevin Lane, who announced his resignation as CEO on last December.
Jordan is currently CEO of Ornua Foods Europe, Middle East Africa and Asia. He has successfully developed the strategy to grow Ornua’s consumer products. He has also been responsible for the developing the Kerrygold and Pilgrim’s Choice brands in these regions.
He was previously CEO at Ornua’s US food distribution business, DPI, before it was sold in 2016. Prior to this, he held the position of marketing director of consumer foods at Ornua, responsible for the development of the Ornua brands.
John holds an MSc in business administration from Trinity College Dublin, an MSc in environmental resource management from University College Dublin and a BSc in biotechnology from Dublin City University.
Welcoming the appointment, Ornua chairman Aaron Forde said: “I am delighted to announce John’s appointment as the next chief executive of Ornua. This follows a comprehensive selection process led by a board subcommittee.”
I am confident that Ornua is well positioned to manage all of this from a position of strength
He added that as chief executive, he will continue to develop Ornua’s strategy to deliver sustainable long-term value for Ornua’s members’ farmer base.
John Jordan, chief executive designate of Ornua said: “I am both delighted and very proud to be assuming the role of chief executive of Ornua Co-Op. As we face into the challenges of ongoing market volatility, significant uncertainty surrounding Brexit and other areas of international trade, I am confident that Ornua is well positioned to manage all of this from a position of strength. "
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