Thursday 16 December 2021: Kerry has announced the appointment of Oliver Kelly as President and Chief Executive Officer of its North American operations, effective 1st January 2022. Mr Kelly will replace Gerry Behan who acted as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer and who will continue in his broader capacity as President and CEO for Kerry Taste and Nutrition.
Mr Kelly has served in numerous commercial and management roles over a period of 30 years, most recently holding the role of Commercial Chief Executive Officer for North America. A native of Ballinasloe in Co Galway, Ireland, he joined Kerry in 1991 after graduating from University College Dublin with a BA in Agricultural Science. He moved to North America from Ireland in 2018 after leading Kerry’s strategic growth in the foodservice channel for the Europe region.
Commenting on the new appointment, Gerry Behan, President and CEO of Taste and Nutrition at Kerry, said:
“Throughout his career, Oliver has demonstrated sustainable success in building and leading effective teams that fuel business growth for Kerry and for our customers. Oliver has also shown a clear passion for driving change and a personal commitment to promoting a more inclusive workplace within Kerry. I am looking forward to working with Oliver as we work towards creating a world of sustainable nutrition.”
About Kerry
Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets. We innovate with our customers to create great tasting products, with improved nutrition and functionality, while ensuring better impact for the planet. Our leading consumer insights, global RD&A team of 1,100+ food scientists and extensive global footprint enable us to solve our customers complex challenges with differentiated solutions. At Kerry, we are driven to be our customers’ most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition, and will reach over 2 billion consumers with sustainable nutrition solutions by 2030. For more information, visit www.kerrygroup.com.
