Dermot O’Leary appointed as chair of Carbery Group
He replaces Donal Tobin, who stepped down this week.
He has been chairman of Bandon Co-op since last July, and has served on the board of Carbery between 2009 and 2011.
He has also served on the board of the ICOS dairy committee.
Mr O’Leary is a dairy farmer from Gurteenomahon, Enniskeane, Co Cork. A widower, he has five teenage children.
Mr O’Leary said: “It is a great honour to become chairman of Carbery. I am very much aware that it is also a great responsibility as Carbery is a very important business for dairy farmers and for the general economy of West Cork.
“I look forward to leading the business, particularly as we move into the post-quota era when farmers will have the freedom to maximise their output and efficiency in the years ahead,” he said.
Mr O’Leary paid tribute to Donal Tobin for his great contribution to Carbery over his seven years on the board and particularly in his last two years as chairman of Carbery.
Mr O’Leary said: “Donal has put much time and effort into this business over the years and Carbery has progressed under his leadership. I would like to sincerely thank him for his contribution.”
