Friel leaves behind a strong Kerry legacy

HUGH Friel’s impending departure from Kerry Group at the end of this year will be a another watershed for the group.

Friel succeeded Denis Brosnan in 2002, the first boss of the business started in that now legendary caravan in Listowel, in early 1972.

‘Humble beginnings’ would be an under statement — but there was nothing humble about the ambitions of Brosnan, Friel or Denis Cregan, the current deputy chief executive, and others who joined the group.