Cork Mart CEO appointed to Teagasc Authority

Sean O'Sullivan, previously the Cork Mart CEO has been appointed by Minister Heydon to the Teagasc Authority, Mr O'Sullivan will serve a term of five years.

Newly appointed Teagasc Authority, Sean O'Sullivan

Sean O’Sullivan, the Cork Mart CEO until his retirement in 2025, has been appointed to the Teagasc Authority.

Mr O’Sullivan was appointed by minister Heydon and will hold the position for a five-year term.

A qualified accountant and member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Mr O’Sullivan has held senior finance and management roles and currently serves on education boards and the Golden Jubilee Trust.

He brings extensive agri-business knowledge and experience to the Teagasc Authority, having served as CEO of Cork Marts until his retirement in 2025. He initially joined Cork Marts as financial controller in 1995 and was appointed to the role of CEO less than 18 months later.

Welcoming the appointment, minister Heydon said: “I wish to congratulate Sean O’Sullivan on his appointment to the Teagasc Authority and wish him every success over the next five years.

“Through its advisory, research and education services, Teagasc has a very important role to play in supporting the development of a more competitive and resilient Irish Agri-food sector, while protecting the environment and improving water quality.

"I would also like to express my appreciation to outgoing member Liam Woulfe for his contribution to the work of the Teagasc Authority over the past 10 years,” minister Heydon said.