Dairygold’s chief financial officer (CFO) JP McGrath is to leave the dairy processor next month to pursue other interests.
A spokesperson for the company said that McGrath will leave the business on 30 November.
“Dairygold would like thank JP for his contribution and support to the organisation and wish him every success in his future career,” the spokesperson said.
McGrath was appointed CFO in April 2025 and joined Dairygold from Bord na Móna, where he served as both CFO and chief operational officer. Prior to Bord na Móna, he held a number of senior positions, one of which was CFO of Norbrook Laboratories.
Peter O’Driscoll, the current agribusiness and member trading financial controller, has been appointed interim chief financial officer, effective immediately, and will be supported by JP, as he transitions into the role.
O’Driscoll joined Dairygold in 1988 and “brings a wealth of experience and understanding of our business, together with significant financial and commercial acumen, to this role”, the processor said. He will also join the Dairygold senior leadership team.
Dairygold will begin a recruitment process in the new year for the selection of a new CFO.
Discord
Earlier this month, Dairygold announced a second successive milk price cut. It cut the price by 3.57c/l, excluding VAT.
Coupled with the price cut for August, the total reduction comes to 6.43c/l excluding VAT.
Last week, Dairygold denied suggestions of discord between management and the co-op board over the extent of the milk price cuts.
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Dairygold’s chief financial officer (CFO) JP McGrath is to leave the dairy processor next month to pursue other interests.
A spokesperson for the company said that McGrath will leave the business on 30 November.
“Dairygold would like thank JP for his contribution and support to the organisation and wish him every success in his future career,” the spokesperson said.
McGrath was appointed CFO in April 2025 and joined Dairygold from Bord na Móna, where he served as both CFO and chief operational officer. Prior to Bord na Móna, he held a number of senior positions, one of which was CFO of Norbrook Laboratories.
Peter O’Driscoll, the current agribusiness and member trading financial controller, has been appointed interim chief financial officer, effective immediately, and will be supported by JP, as he transitions into the role.
O’Driscoll joined Dairygold in 1988 and “brings a wealth of experience and understanding of our business, together with significant financial and commercial acumen, to this role”, the processor said. He will also join the Dairygold senior leadership team.
Dairygold will begin a recruitment process in the new year for the selection of a new CFO.
Discord
Earlier this month, Dairygold announced a second successive milk price cut. It cut the price by 3.57c/l, excluding VAT.
Coupled with the price cut for August, the total reduction comes to 6.43c/l excluding VAT.
Last week, Dairygold denied suggestions of discord between management and the co-op board over the extent of the milk price cuts.
Read more
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