Dairygold CEO Jim Woulfe to step down later this year

Limerick native almost doubled revenues over past 12 years

Jim Woulfe led the collaboration with Ornua for the establishment of its Kerrygold Butter manufacturing Centre of Excellence in Mitchelstown, and with Norwegian Co-op TINE for the establishment of its Jarlsberg Cheese factory in Mogeely. Pic Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision

Chief Executive of Dairygold Jim Woulfe is to retire at the end of this year with a search commencing for his replacement.

The Limerick native has worked at the cooperative for the past 42 years, serving 12 years as CEO. Since 2009 Dairygold has seen revenues almost double from €555m to €1.02bn.