Moorepark Technology Ltd (MTL) has announced the appointment of Kieran Duggan as its new chief executive officer (CEO).

MTL is a joint venture between Teagasc and the Irish dairy industry and consists of a pilot-plant facility offering versatile pilot-scale processing equipment and services to support the food industry.

Duggan brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience across the global dairy and food industry.

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Most recently, he served as Tirlán's head of commercial ingredients sales across Europe, Middle East and Africa. Previously, he worked as general manager with Tirlán in the Middle East and Africa.

He established the regional office in Dubai and led a local team to successfully deliver on the commercial export ambitions for the dairy ingredient and consumer food divisions.

Earlier in his career, he has experience working with Carbery Group and Dairygold Co-op.

New role

In his new role, which is effective from 20 October, Duggan will be responsible for delivering on MTL’s strategic plan. Primary focus will be growing the company’s business activity, supporting industry research at pilot scale in dairy and plant-based processing, digital innovation and bio-transformation.

He will also lead future capital investments, strengthen industry engagement and ensure MTL continues to deliver world-class pilot plant services to both Irish and international clients.

Commenting on the appointment, MTL board chair George Macleod said: “We are delighted to welcome Kieran as CEO of MTL. His extensive industry experience, proven commercial expertise and strong leadership credentials make him the ideal person to guide MTL through its next phase of growth and innovation.”

Director of Teagasc professor Frank O’Mara congratulated Duggan on his appointment and said that MTL is an integral part of the support which Teagasc provides to the food industry in Ireland, allowing companies to test their innovations and developments at pilot scale level.

Speaking on his appointment, Duggan said: “I am honoured to take on the role of CEO at Moorepark Technology Ltd. MTL has a proud history of supporting innovation in the Irish and global food industry and I look forward to working with the board, our talented team and our partners to deliver on our ambitious strategic plan with customer collaboration at its core.”