Certified Irish Angus confirms appointment of new directors
The new board members include agricultural industry advocate Padraig Young, food marketing specialist Nicola Martin, and Liz Moynihan an education, development and leadership expert.
Certified Irish Angus has been promoting excellence in Angus beef production for over 25 years, and is to the fore of adopting cutting-edge technologies to future-proof sustainable beef production.
The producer group said that the three new appointees 'combine a variety of insights, experiences and skills in addition to their general director responsibilities'.
Padraig Young
Padraig Young began farming when he finished school, and successfully grew his dairy and beef enterprise over time.
Padraig was elected to the board of Lakeland Dairies early in his career and held a position on the board from 1990-2001. He was re-elected in 2006, serving until 2014.
He became chair of Lakeland Dairies in 2008 and remained in that role until 2014. During his tenure as chair, Padraig was also a board member at the Irish Co-Operative Organisation Society (ICOS).
Currently, Padraig is a board member of the Cavan County Enterprise Fund based at the Cavan Innovation and Technology Centre.
Nicola Martin
Nicola Martin is a senior marketing professional with over a decade of experience across international and domestic markets, spanning the sustainability, food, and premium drinks industries.
She began her career in Australia with CitySmart, Brisbane's sustainability agency, before returning to Ireland in 2016 to join Bord Bia.
Over eight years at Bord Bia, Nicola was responsible for marketing the Origin Green sustainability programme.
Nicola is currently global marketing manager for Glendalough Distillery at Mark Anthony Brands International, where she leads brand strategy and global marketing efforts for the award-winning Irish spirits company.
Liz Moynihan
Liz Moynihan is an educator with 20 years of teaching experience in science at second-level during which time she has held the positions of deputy principal and principal.
Liz has successfully led educational communities, fostering academic excellence and positive school cultures.
She is dedicated to continuous professional development, and has recently achieved certifications in coaching, mediation, and systemic coaching.
Liz has developed and delivered impactful workshops on self-awareness and leadership and has collaborated with key educational development services.
Certified Irish Angus
Charles Smith, Managing director of Certified Irish Angus said thanked Padraig, Nicola and Liz for their enthusiasm and commitment in joining the board.
'For over 25 years, Certified Irish Angus has carved a position as a leader in the Irish beef industry, and we have great ambitions for the future.
'Across our three pillars – sustainable production, superior quality, and education and development – we aim to protect the native Angus breed, to further enhance production efficiencies and to educate and inspire the next generation of farmers and custodians of Irish Angus beef.
'Through our partnerships, dedicated staff and board members we are in no doubt that we can deliver on this vision,' he said.
Certified Irish Angus is Ireland's largest producer group with 12,000 active members made up of small family farms.
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