Institute for Governance & Markets: Survey Reveals Growing Frustration Among Co-op Shareholders Over Glanbia Governance
Institute for Governance & Markets releases preliminary findings from member surveys and launches nationwide study.
DUBLIN, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Governance & Markets ("IGM") today released highlights from its Spring 2025 field surveys examining member perceptions of governance, transparency, and accountability in Irish agricultural co-operatives. Drawing on responses gathered at the Annual General Meetings of Glanbia Plc and its majority shareholder Tirlán, the findings reveal a growing disconnect between co-operative principles and current governance practices.
The surveys, conducted in person and via digital questionnaires at Glanbia Plc ("Glanbia") and Tirlán's annual meetings, capture the voices of farmer shareholders. A majority of respondents expressed doubts about the clarity of decision-making processes, the effectiveness of accountability mechanisms, and the alignment of leadership with member interests.
Key Findings:
61% of members feel they have sufficient voice in major investment decisions.
Over 70% of members surveyed expressed doubt about the effectiveness of current accountability mechanisms.
57% said their co-op should align more closely with institutional investors calling for governance reform.
65% of respondents indicated limited understanding of how investment decisions are made and evaluated.
While the research focused on Glanbia and Tirlán as case studies, the findings point to broader challenges that may affect democratic participation and trust within member-owned enterprises. While many respondents support the principle of co-operative ownership, the findings underscore growing frustration with how that ownership is being managed, particularly in the context of Glanbia's recent performance and strategic direction.
Next Steps: National Survey
To validate and expand upon these initial findings, IGM is now launching a nationwide survey which can be found on IGM's website at: https://www.igmresearch.org/research
About IGM
The Institute for Governance & Markets (IGM) is an independent research initiative focused on how ownership structures, governance frameworks, and market dynamics impact civic and economic outcomes. Founded by a group of European researchers, IGM examines how governance and issues of stakeholder influence across various sectors influence economic growth.
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