New Chairperson of Moorepark Technology Limited
Moorepark Technology Limited (MTL) have appointed a new Chairperson.
Pictured during a recent visit of the Teagasc Authority to Moorepark Technology Limited (MTL) is the newly appointed MTL Chairperson Aine Hallihan, alongside Teagasc Director Professor Frank O’Mara, Teagasc Chairperson Liam Herlihy, and recently appointed MTL Chief Executive Kieran Duggan.
(L to R: Teagasc Director Professor Frank O’Mara, MTL Chairperson Aine Hallihan, Teagasc Chairperson Liam Herlihy, and MTL Chief Executive Kieran Duggan.)
Aine Hallihan, Director of Research and Development with Carbery Group, has been appointed as the new Chairperson of MTL.
Aine has over 25 years of experience in dairy, food and ingredients industries across research, innovation and commercialisation.
Based in Fermoy, County Cork, Moorepark Technology Ltd is a joint venture between Teagasc and the Irish Dairy Industry and consists of a pilot-plant facility offering versatile pilot-scale processing equipment and services to support the food industry.
Speaking in Moorepark today, Aine Hallihan said; “We are in the final stages of developing a new strategy for MTL for the next five years and I look forward to working with the Chief Executive, the staff and the shareholders to implement this strategy over the coming years.”
Aine Hallihan takes over from George Macleod, who has completed his term as chairperson of the MTL Board.
Chairperson of the Teagasc Authority Liam Herlihy said; “I congratulate Aine on her appointment and look forward to working with her as Chairperson of MTL. I would also like to thank George for his contribution to the development of MTL over the last number of years.”