Green Isle appoints new MD
Garry Walsh has been appointed as the new managing director of Green Isle Foods, it was announced today.
He is currently commercial director of the company, and replaces Kieran Carolan who is to leave the company to take up a leadership role with private equity organisation Jaguar Capital.
Walsh’s appointment comes into effect on November 1, 2007.
"I am delighted to take up this opportunity," said Walsh.
"Green Isle is well-positioned in one of the most exciting, albeit challenging, periods in food manufacturing and retailing.
"Our investment in brands and facilities have been well supported by our parent, Northern Foods and Green Isle itself possesses a very capable and motivated team. I look forward to leading the business."
Headquartered in Naas, Co Kildare, Green Isle Foods is part of Northern Foods plc and is an Irish producer of frozen food products under the Goodfella’s, Donegal Catch and Green Isle brands.
