Aryzta picks DAA boss Kevin Toland for CEO position

Troubled baked goods group Aryzta has hired Kevin Toland from the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) to be its new chief executive.

Mr Toland has headed the DAA for the past five years, during which time passenger numbers at Dublin Airport have increased from 19m to 28m passengers per year and the capital’s airport has emerged to be the fastest growing in Europe.

The DAA owns and operates Dublin and Cork airports. Aryzta said its board had unanimously selected Mr Toland “on the basis of his proven track record, deep global sector expertise and the specific relevance of his background and experience for Aryzta today”.