Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

New appointees with BMW Group, ISPCA, IPHA, Saint-Gobain Ireland, Brooks Group and Teagasc

New roles: (top row) Helen Westby, Dr Pete Wedderburn, Eimear O’Leary; (bottom row) Kieran Holohan, Kieran Burke and Dr George Ramsbottom.

Here is a selection of people starting new roles with BMW Group Ireland, ISPCA, IPHA, Saint-Gobain Ireland, Brooks Group and Teagasc.

Helen Westby has been appointed as MD at BMW Group Ireland, replacing Kevin Davidson who is retiring after 31 years with the firm. Helen brings significant industry experience, including as GM at BMW’s training academy for UK and Ireland since 2015. She has a wealth of knowledge across BMW’s business, notably in retail network-facing roles. She joined BMW in 2000 as a consultant on a customer quality programme then moved to a regional business development manager role. In 2013, Helen was promoted to BMW regional sales manager, before her move to the training academy. She holds an MBA from the Henley Business School.