Aldi has appointed Niall O’Connor as group managing director of its Irish business. O’Connor has been a senior executive with Aldi in Ireland for almost 20 years and has held several roles across the business.

A native of Cork, O’Connor previously served as group buying director for Aldi and has more recently served as managing director of Aldi’s business in the Munster and Connacht regions of Ireland.

Aldi now operates 142 stores in Ireland with plans to open seven more this year. The German discounter has eked out a near 12% share of the Irish grocery market over the last decade.

“I am honoured to have the opportunity to lead the Aldi Ireland team and to contribute to our efforts nationwide, particularly as our teams work to help feed the nation,” said O’Connor.

“Having worked for Aldi for the last 20 years, I know first-hand the dedication of our staff and suppliers across the country, but never more so than now have their efforts to continue to deliver outstanding quality food been in such focus. I look forward to working closely with Giles Hurley in supporting and leading the Aldi Ireland team as we continue to serve communities both now and into the future,” he added.