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Kerry appoints Oliver Kelly as president and CEO of North American branch

20 Dec, 2021

Ingredients company Kerry has announced the appointment of Oliver Kelly as president and CEO of its North American operations, effective 1st January 2022.

Kerry manufactures ingredients for food processors across the world.

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Ingredients company Kerry has announced the appointment of Oliver Kelly as president and CEO of its North American operations, effective 1st January 2022.

Oliver Kelly, forthcoming president and CEO for Kerry North America.

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. 

Originally from 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. 

Oliver Kelly will replace Gerry Behan who acted as interim president and CEO. Behan will continue his broader capacity as president and CEO for Kerry Taste and Nutrition.

“A passion for driving change”

Commenting on the new appointment, Behan 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.”

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