Carbery Group nominee announced for Ornua board
Colm Leen has served as group finance director, company secretary and a longstanding member of its board until his retirement in 2023.
Colm Leen has been appointed the Carbery Group nominee to the Ornua board.
Mr Leen was nominated by the West Cork-based food and ingredients producer for appointment to the board.
Mr Leen brings over three decades of experience with Carbery. He has served as group finance director, company secretary and a longstanding member of its board until his retirement in 2023.
Throughout his career, he played a significant role in Carbery’s growth and international expansion, overseeing major investments, acquisitions and strategic developments.
Mr Leen also brings extensive corporate governance experience with previous experience serving on the Governing Body of University College Cork, where he chaired the Audit and Risk Committee, and as a former director of Cork Chamber of Commerce.
Commenting on the appointment, chair of the Carbery Group board, John O’Brien, said: “Colm has made an exceptional contribution to Carbery over more than 30 years, helping to shape our growth as an international food and ingredients business.
"His extensive financial, strategic and governance experience will be a valuable asset to Ornua. We congratulate him on his appointment and wish him every success in the role. We would also like to thank Joe O’Sullivan for representing Carbery since 2020.”
