Key appointments made at Barry Group

Kieran O’Farrell

Well-known faces within the industry bring their expertise to Barry Group

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Mallow-based Barry Group has recently made a number of key appointments, which the company said it was “thrilled” to announce. An understandable reaction given the calibre and experience of those recruited, as outlined below.

Kieran O’Farrell

Kieran O’Farrell has been appointed as the head of buying.

O’Farrell is expected to bring his vast experience to the role having previously served as head of trading with ADM Londis LTD as well as head of grocery with Tesco Ireland.

Commenting on the appointment, Barry Group MD Jim Barry said: “Kieran brings a wealth of relevant experience with him and is exceptionally well known and respected across our business. His work ethic and credentials are second to none and I know he’ll play a major role in continuing to drive Barry Group forward.”

Ciara Meany

Ciara Meany

Ciara Meany has been appointed as marketing manager.

Meany holds a Batchelor & Masters of Science in Food Marketing from University College Cork and joins Barry Group from BWG Foods, where she held the position of brand manager for EuroSpar.

Previously Meany held the role of marketing and communications executive with Munster Rugby and also worked with Musgrave Retail Partners as assistant brand manager for Centra.

She will be responsible for drafting and implementing marketing campaigns across Barry Group’s three retail brands; Costcutter, Carry Out and Quik Pick.

Pat Bourke

Pat Bourke

Pat Bourke has been appointed as business development representative.

Bourke will focus on developing on trade business for Barry Group in Cork city and county which includes pubs, hotels, restaurants and clubs. He will also be concentrating on Barry Group’s full beverage range which includes exclusive on-trade wine offerings, soft drinks, beers and ciders and spirits including high end gins and whiskeys.

Bourke has extensive expertise in the industry having previously worked with Beamish and Crawford and C&C Gleeson group.  

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