John Daly, Chief Executive Officer of Tipperary Co-Op is leaving the business to pursue other interests.  Since joining as CEO in 2016, Daly has led a transformative capital investment programme across Tipperary’s manufacturing facilities.  Modernisation of the drying capabilities at the plant commenced in 2018 and reached completion in June 2023. The site operates to the highest compliance standards in the dairy industry, and it is ideally placed to enhance Tipperary’s position in the Infant Formula industry as well as in other high added-value dairy and non-dairy ingredient businesses. 

Tipperary’s business model is unique in the industry in that the Co-Op now has a much-reduced exposure to variations in milk volume than is typical in the industry.

Board Chairman Mr. William Ryan stated “The Co-Op’s future has been greatly improved through investment in sophisticated and industry-leading technology and skills of our people.  John Daly and the Board believe that now is the opportune time for new leadership to continue to drive the future direction of the Co-Op. 

We thank John for what he has brought to our business, and we wish him well in his future endeavours.”

Tipperary Co-Operative Creamery Ltd also announced the appointment of John Hunter as Interim Chief Executive Officer. 

John is currently CEO of Moorepark Technology Ltd and has previously held the role of Assistant General Manager with Tipperary Co-Op.  Prior to this John held various management positions in both Tipperary and Dairygold Cooperatives.

A native of Co. Cork, John holds an MSc in Food Science and Technology from University College Cork.  He is a member of the Board of Directors of Ornua.

Welcoming the appointment, William Ryan, Chairperson of the Board, said “I am delighted that we have someone of John Hunter’s experience to lead Tipperary Co-Op during this important time for the industry.

John Hunter said “I am looking forward to leading Tipperary Co-Op in developing their diverse business interests and maximising the benefits to shareholders in line with the Board’s Strategic Plan”.

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