Feb 16, 2009

ADM Londis plc, one of Ireland’s premier symbol groups has significantly strengthened its Senior Management Sales team with the appointment of Jerry McDonnell and Joe O’Connor as Heads of Sales for East, South & West respectively.  These new roles have overall responsibility for business development and recruitment within their individual territories. 

Today’s announcement follows on from the announcement at the close of 2008 of Peter Foley as Commercial Director for ADM Londis plc. Reflecting on the appointments, Foley said, “With retailers, symbol groups and consumers alike all feeling the affects of the economic downturn, ADM Londis continues to make forward strides in adapting and developing its offering. Today’s Senior Sales appointments will reinforce and re-invigorate the Londis sales structure throughout the country, enhancing our offering for both retailer and consumer.”  

Joe O’Connor takes on the roll of Head of Sales South & West for the Group. With over twenty years experience as a retailer in Ireland, O’Connor then moved to the symbol group sector and has held positions including Head of Sales for Mangan Wholesale and Mace (BWG) Sales Manager for the South of Ireland. A graduate of UCD and the University of Limerick with B.Comm and MBA qualifications, he is also a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. 

Jerry McDonnell, Head of Sales East has a long established reputation with ADM Londis plc, having joined in 2002 as a Regional Manager.  Working with ADM Londis for the past six years, Jerry has formed an integral part of the Londis offering and has successfully completed a number of Business Development projects.  Prior to joining Londis, McDonnell has worked on both the supplier and retailers sides of the grocery retail industry. 

Commenting on the appointments, Stephen O’Riordan, CEO, ADM Londis plc detailed, “The appointments provide a combination of industry experience and understanding of the ADM Londis retailer structure which will result in enhanced leadership and sales expertise for the Group. In a market faced with ever increasing and evolving challenges these skill sets will be vital as we move forward in 2009.” In 2008 the Londis Group reported an increase in profit before tax to €6.1m on a wholesale turnover of €371m. 

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