Colm Leen appointed to board of Ornua
Carbery Group, the west Cork headquartered food and ingredients producer, has nominated Colm Leen for appointment to the board of Ornua.
Colm brings over three decades of experience with Carbery to his new role, having served as group finance director, company secretary and a member of the board until his retirement in 2023.
He played a significant role in Carbery’s growth and international expansion, overseeing major investments, acquisitions and strategic developments.
Leen also brings extensive corporate governance experience to the Ornua board.
He previously served on the governing body of University College Cork (UCC), where he chaired the Audit and Risk Committee, and was also a former director of Cork Chamber of Commerce.
Colm Leen
Commenting on the appointment, John O’Brien, chair of the Carbery Group board said:
“Colm has made an exceptional contribution to Carbery over more than 30 years, helping to shape our growth as an international food and ingredients business.
“His extensive financial, strategic and governance experience will be a valuable asset to Ornua .
“We congratulate him on his appointment and wish him every success in the role.
“We would also like to thank Joe O’Sullivan for representing Carbery since 2020,” he said.
Established in 1965, Carbery Group is owned by four Irish co-operatives, Bandon, Barryroe, Drinagh and Lisavaird, and employs 1,049 people, with 1,127 local farmer suppliers.
The business operates from 11 locations including Ireland, the UK, the USA, Brazil, Italy, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand and supplies customers in more than 50 countries worldwide.
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