Musgrave Group has announced the appointment of Luke Hanlon as managing director of SuperValu and Centra, with immediate effect.
Hanlon will take the helm of two of Ireland’s leading grocery retail and convenience brands, following the conclusion of a comprehensive executive search process.
He has been leading the SuperValu and Centra business on an interim basis since March of this year.
He will transition to his new position from his executive role as Musgrave’s chief supply chain officer.
A Musgrave veteran of 21 years, Hanlon held senior operational roles with Kerry Group before joining the company in 2003, as an operations manager.
Hanlon is a chartered director with the Institute of Chartered Directors and a graduate of the Irish Management Institute, where he earned a master’s degree in business, and University College Cork, where he completed a BSc in food science.
‘A Great Source Of Pride’
The chief executive of Musgrave, Noel Keeley, said, “Luke’s appointment reflects the successes he has had across multiple roles with Musgrave, ranging from supply chain to transformation, and subsequently human resources.
“Having led the business on an interim basis for several months, Luke is strongly positioned to continue his leadership of SuperValu and Centra, working closely with our valued colleagues and committed retail partners across the country.
“Luke brings a wealth of knowledge and proven leadership to this position, and I look forward to working with him to continue to develop world-class brands and offering outstanding customer-focused food and beverage experiences.”
Hanlon said, “It is a great source of pride for me to lead SuperValu and Centra, two iconic Irish brands, at what is an exciting time for the retail sector.
“What sets SuperValu and Centra apart is not just our rich heritage in food and brand innovation, but our unique network of independent retail partners across Ireland.
“I look forward to working with our dedicated retailers, and all my colleagues at Musgrave, to build on our reputation for quality fresh food, strong value, consistent support of local producers, and unmatched expertise and customer service across our store networks.”
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