Ireland-based food group Greencore has promoted Geoff Doherty to the role of CFO.

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Doherty, 36, joined Greencore in 2001 as financial controller became development director in 2005.


He will also take on a second role of chief executive of Greencore’s property and agribusiness interests.


Doherty will succeed Patrick Coveney who, as Greencore’s chief executive-designate, will take the top job at the company in March.


Coveney said: “Geoff is already a key leader in our business and has played a central role in shaping the business and culture that we have today.”

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Coveney was lined up to take the helm at the desserts-to-sandwiches company in December after chief executive David Dilger has decided to leave the company.

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