Glanbia director retires

Food group Glanbia has today announced that deputy group managing director and group finance director Geoff Meaghe will retire from his executive roles and from the board of Glanbia on 30 June, 2009, having reached normal retirement age.

Siobhan Talbot, who is currently deputy group finance director, is appointed group finance director designate with immediate effect and will succeed Meagher.

Talbot will join the Glanbia board with effect from July 1, 2009.

Talbot, 45, is a chartered accountant who has been with the group since 1992. She was appointed deputy group finance director in June 2005 and prior to that held a number of senior positions including group secretary and group operations controller.

Commenting today, John Moloney, group managing director, said: "Geoff has given exceptional service and commitment to Glanbia since he joined what was then the Avonmore Group in 1975. He has been an integral part of the success of Glanbia and made a major contribution towards the growth and internationalisation of the group.

"It has been a great pleasure to work with him and I wish him well in his retirement. We will be maintaining a relationship with Geoff into the future as we will be availing of his extensive experience on a consultancy basis. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate Siobhan on her appointment."