Glanbia’s CEO retires, new CEO named
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The Glanbia plc board says Siobhán Talbot has notified it of her intention to retire from Glanbia plc following ten years as group managing director of the Company. Talbot will step down from her position and from the Glanbia Board on 31 December 2023 and will retire from the group in January 2024. Hugh McGuire, currently CEO of Glanbia Performance Nutrition (“GPN”), will be appointed CEO of Glanbia plc and join the Glanbia board as an executive director, effective 1 January 2024.
Donard Gaynor, chairman of Glanbia plc said: ‘A deeply principled and values driven leader, Siobhán has provided outstanding strategic direction to Glanbia, reshaping the business and its culture to become a clear leader in the world of better nutrition. She led the creation of a focused business which is aligned to growing consumer trends with clear purpose and values, a strong balance sheet and continued ambition for growth which are all key parts of her distinguished legacy’.
Siobhán Talbot, group managing director, Glanbia plc added: “I am very proud of how the organisation has evolved, grown and strengthened over this period. It is well positioned for the next phase of growth with great people, culture and capabilities. I want to thank my leadership team and all my colleagues right across the group for their hard work and commitment to Glanbia and their personal friendship.”
Hugh McGuire, CEO of Glanbia Performance Nutrition added: ”My focus will be to build upon these strong foundations for the benefit of all stakeholders in the years to come. Glanbia has great nutritional ingredients, brands and businesses, serving exciting categories in health and wellness that truly support our consumers and customers to reach their nutritional goals. In addition we have really talented people and a strong values led culture. I look forward to working with my colleagues globally to capture the growth opportunities ahead, to sustainably create shareholder value and achieve our full potential as a better nutrition business.”