Local man appointed CEO of Kepak Meat Division Ireland

Kilbeggan man Brian Tormey has been appointed CEO of Kepak’s Meat Division Ireland. Brian’s previous position was chief operating officer, which he held since 2018.

Brian has been with the company since 2007 and has more than 25 years of experience working in the meat industry. In addition to the role of chief operating officer, Brian has held a number of other senior positions at Kepak including director of operations and head of project management.

Brian’s knowledge of meat craftmanship began at a young age, as he grew up working in his family butcher shops in Westmeath, Offaly and Galway.

“I’m very pleased to take on this new role at what is an exciting time for Kepak,” he said. “We already have a strong platform for growth within the business and I am looking forward to building on that alongside our dedicated team.”

Kepak Group CEO, Simon Walker, addedd: “We are delighted to see Brian step into his new role as CEO of Kepak’s Meat Division Ireland. Having led project management and operations at Kepak over many years, this is a natural evolution of Brian’s long tenure with the business.

“His deep understanding of the organisation and wider industry means that he is uniquely placed to lead the strategic direction of our meat division in Ireland, with a focus on performance and business development.”