Ireland’s Musgrave Group has announced the appointment of Luke Hanlon as Managing Director of its SuperValu and Centra chains.
Hanlon has been leading the two grocery businesses on an interim basis since March this year. He will now permanently transition to the position from his role as Chief Supply Chain Officer.
Hanlon joined Musgrave in 2003 as an Operations Manager, having previously worked in operational roles with Kerry Group.
The group’s CEO Noel Keeley commented: “Luke’s appointment reflects the success he has had across multiple roles with Musgrave, ranging from supply chain, to transformation, and subsequently human resources.
“Having led the business on an interim basis for several months, Luke is strongly positioned to continue his leadership of SuperValu and Centra, working closely with our valued colleagues and committed retail partners across the country. Luke brings a wealth of knowledge and proven leadership to this position, and I look forward to working with him to continue to develop world-class brands, offering outstanding customer-focused food and beverage experiences.”
Hanlon added: “It is a great source of pride for me to lead SuperValu and Centra, two iconic Irish brands at what is an exciting time for the retail sector. What sets SuperValu and Centra apart is not just our rich heritage in food and brand innovation, but our unique network of independent retail partners across Ireland.
“I look forward to working with our dedicated retailers, and all my colleagues at Musgrave, to build on our reputation for quality fresh food, strong value, consistent support of local producers and unmatched expertise and customer service across our store networks.”
