Musgraves appoints Luke Hanlon as MD of Centra and SuperValu

Mr Hanlon has spent more than two decades with food wholesaler 

Luke Hanlon, SuperValu & Centra MD

Luke Hanlon has been appointed Managing Director of SuperValu and Centra, Musgraves Group announced on Monday.

Mr Hanlon has been leading the SuperValu and Centra business on an interim basis since March this year and will take up the role with immediate effect.

He has been with Musgraves for over two decades and was most recently the group's Chief Supply Chain Officer. Mr Hanlon has also held senior operational roles with Kerry Group before joining Musgraves in 2003 as an Operations Manager.

Speaking on the appointment, Noel Keeley, chief executive of Musgraves said: "Luke’s appointment reflects the success he has had across multiple roles with Musgrave, ranging from supply chain, to transformation, and subsequently human resources. 

"Having led the business on an interim basis for several months, Luke is strongly positioned to continue his leadership of SuperValu and Centra, working closely with our valued colleagues and committed retail partners across the country."

"It is a great source of pride for me to lead SuperValu and Centra, two iconic Irish brands at what is an exciting time for the retail sector," Mr Hanlon said on his appointment.

SuperValu serves over 2.9 million customers every week with 220 stores nationwide, with Centra serving more than 3.6 million customers per week with a total of 498 stores across the country. Together with their retail partners, the brands employ 27,550 colleagues across Ireland.