Ornua appoints new Global Foods Division Manager

Irish dairy co-operative Ornua has appointed Cesar França to the position of Managing Director of Ornua’s Global Foods division. Cesar will take up his new role in September 2024 and will be based in Ornua’s global headquarters in Dublin.

In his role as Managing Director of the Kerrygold brand, Cesar will be responsible for driving its growth plans and securing its position as a global leading food brand.

With over 25 years’ experience in the FMCG sector, working across dairy, beverages, cereals, confectionary and baby food categories, Cesar has deep expertise in leading and growing household brands. His brand experience portfolio includes Gerber, Milkmaid, NIDO, Maggi, Beba, Lactogen, Laboratories Guigoz, Nestum, Svelty and Nescau.

Prior to joining Ornua, Cesar held key senior strategic roles with Nestle in Switzerland, Mexico and Brazil. He was previously the President of Global Proprietary Brands with Covetrus Animal Health, as well as holding roles in Parmalat and Natura Cosmeticos.

Announcing the appointment, Conor Galvin, CEO Ornua said “I am delighted to announce the appointment of Cesar França as the new Managing Director of Global Foods. Cesar brings extensive global FMCG experience to Ornua. He has worked with some of the world’s most well-known household brands and has spent much of his career as a senior executive working across multiple markets, leading successful businesses, and building global brands. His appointment reflects the ambition we have for the Kerrygold brand and the critical role it will continue to play in creating value for the Irish dairy industry into the future.”