The Irish Farmers Journal understands that Martin Ryan has been appointed as the head of Glanbia’s equine and pet division.

It is understood this is a new role within the organisation and that Ryan will be reporting directly to Seán Molloy, who is chief agribusiness growth officer.

Ryan is currently the technical support manager at Gain Feeds with Glanbia Agribusiness and a board member of the ICBF.

He has a masters from Smurfit Business School and an undergraduate degree in Agricultural Science from UCD.

Many farmers will remember him as the manager at mid-Tipperary Co-operative Mart, where he was based for five years from 2010.

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