Emma began her career with Wilson Hartnell public relations and later ran her own communications consultancy specialising in food and drink, before joining Glenisk in 2008. She has held a variety of roles at Glenisk including marketing, communications, sales, innovation and ESG and was appointed to its board of directors in 2015.
Eamon Carroll, chair of the board of the NDC, congratulated Emma on her appointment and said that she will be an ‘outstanding ambassador and advocate for the dairy sector’.
On her appointment, Emma said she was delighted to be joining the NDC at a defining moment for Irish dairy.
“The challenges are significant but so, too, are the opportunities. This island nation is unlike any other place in the world for its climate, its small family farms and its pasture-based system. I am looking forward to working with, and on behalf of, the remarkable community of dairy farmers who protect our land and preserve our heritage for the generations to come, as they continue to produce the best quality, most nutritious food available.”
Active in the wider food industry, Emma was appointed to the National Organic Strategy Forum in 2022 by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Pippa Hackett. She is a director of Love Irish Food and is a member of Bord Bia’s Brand Forum Steering Committee. She is also a former Marketer of the Year finalist as well as being a qualified barrister.
Eamon Carrol also expressed sincere gratitude to Mark Keller for his excellent service as interim CEO over the past nine months. “Mark’s commitment and leadership have been invaluable during this time, ensuring stability and continued progress for the NDC,” he said. “We are pleased that Mark will continue to contribute to the NDC in his ongoing role as strategic operations director.”