Congratulations to Diploma in Corporate Direction (Food Business) Graduates on 罢颈谤濒谩苍 Co-op Board Appointments
深夜亚洲福利久久 College Cork extends its warmest congratulations to graduates of the Diploma in Corporate Direction (Food Business) programme on their recent appointments to senior leadership positions within 罢颈谤濒谩苍.
We are delighted to see Ger O鈥橞rien appointed as Chairperson of 罢颈谤濒谩苍 Co-op, alongside Larry Hannon and Dan Lynch, who have been appointed Vice-Chairpersons. These appointments represent a significant milestone for each individual and reflect their commitment to leadership, governance, and the future development of Ireland鈥檚 dairy and grain co-operative sector. All three are graduates of the Diploma鈥檚 2023鈥�24 cohort.
Farmer-owned , which includes well-known brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden, MyMilkman.ie and Truly Grass Fed, recently confirmed the election of Ger O鈥橞rien, a dairy farmer from Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, as its new Chairperson. Having joined the Board in 2018 and served as Vice-Chairperson from 2024 to 2025, Mr O鈥橞rien succeeds John G. Murphy following a period of significant transformation and growth for the organisation. Larry Hannon, a dairy farmer from Ballytore, Co. Kildare, and Dan Lynch, a dairy farmer from Watergrasshill, Co. Cork, have also taken up the roles of Vice-Chairpersons.
The Diploma in Corporate Direction (Food Business) was established to support current and aspiring leaders in the agri-food sector by strengthening capabilities in governance, strategy, leadership, risk management and board effectiveness. It is particularly rewarding to see graduates applying these skills at the highest levels of co-operative leadership.
As 罢颈谤濒谩苍 continues to shape its future strategy on behalf of its members, we wish Ger, Larry and Dan every success in their new roles. Their appointments come at an important time for the co-operative and the wider agri-food industry, where strong governance and strategic leadership will be critical to delivering sustainable growth and value for members.
We hope that their experience on the Diploma in Corporate Direction (Food Business) programme will continue to support them as they pursue their objectives, guide strategic decision-making, and contribute to the long-term success of 罢颈谤濒谩苍 and its member farmers.
Everyone at UCC is proud of their achievements and looks forward to following their continued leadership journey!
* This part-time Diploma is delivered by the Food Industry Training Unit (FITU), in association with the () and Adult Continuing Education (ACE), all based in 深夜亚洲福利久久 College Cork, and in partnership with the . The Diploma is Level 7 (Special Purpose) in the National Framework of Qualifications. Accreditation for the programme rests with 深夜亚洲福利久久 College Cork.
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