McGrane will be responsible for leading the company’s finance and information services functions across Moy Park’s 16 sites in the UK, Ireland and Europe.
He joined the firm after a career spanning more than 20 years with United Drug, where he held the position of group finance director. McGrane played a pivotal role in the international growth of the Dublin-based FTSE 250 company, said the firm.
‘An international stage’
Moy Park chief executive Janet McCollum said: “Barry has an outstanding reputation across the business community and a strong track record of delivering results. He will bring a high level of expertise in financial management and a wealth of experience in delivering operational excellence on an international stage – which will no doubt prove invaluable in his new role with Moy Park.”
McGrane said: “As a business, Moy Park is recognised as one of the leading food companies in Europe and I am delighted to take up this post as chief financial officer. I look forward to working alongside the Moy Park executive team to build upon the strong, growing and profitable business Moy Park is today.”