Blake named MD of Ornua Foods UK & Europe

Patrick Blake has been named managing director of Ornua Foods UK & Europe. Blake, who is currently the business unit’s executive director, Ireland, Europe and strategic sourcing, will take up his new role in March 2026.
 
Blake brings experience to his new role, having held several senior leadership positions across Ornua’s global business since joining the organisation in 2013. These have included roles spanning internal audit, finance and general management across the US, Ireland, Germany and other international markets. Most recently, he has served as managing director of Ornua Foods International, where he has overseen significant growth of the Kerrygold brand, including high performance in Ornua’s home market of Ireland.
 
In his new role as managing director of Ornua Foods UK & Europe, Blake will be responsible for leading Ornua’s own label business in the UK, as well as driving forward the growth of Kerrygold, the UK’s No.2 branded block butter and fastest growing major butter brand, and Pilgrims Choice, the UK’s No.2 cheddar brand. He will also have responsibility for leading the team supporting the ongoing success of Kerrygold in Ireland and other key European markets.