UK-based food and grocery industry research and training charity IGD has appointed Patrick Coveney, CEO of food manufacturer Greencore Group, as President. He will take over the presidency from Andrew Higginson on 1st January 2021.

IGD's research includes studies of consumer attitudes to healthy diets, as well as diversity and inclusion in the food and consumer goods industry. While the organisation has a trading subsidiary that provides commercial services, the profits from these services fund the charity.

Coveney (pictured) has led convenience foods manufacturer Greencore Group since 2008, and previously served as its CFO. Earlier, he was Managing Partner of McKinsey & Co, Ireland. He also currently serves as a Non-Executive Director of global nutrition group Glanbia, and Non-Executive Chairman of Core Media, Ireland's largest marketing communications group.

Susan Barratt, CEO of IGD, comments: 'I am delighted to welcome Patrick as IGD President. With many years' industry experience, Patrick is incredibly well respected across the sector. His experiences of private label food manufacturing, alongside his vision and leadership during the challenging times that the industry is facing, will help bring a new perspective to our organisation. I am very much looking forward to working together as we drive the evolution of IGD'.

Web site: www.igd.com .

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