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Inside story: Ornua executive exodus puts future of Kerrygold back on the table

Resignations focus attention on the future of Ornua and its iconic Kerrygold butter brand

Left to right: Iarlaith Smyth, president of Ornua’s business arm in North America; John Jordan, outgoing chief executive of Ornua; and Róisín Hennerty, outgoing managing director or the firm’s global foods division

Almost a month ago, John Jordan sent shockwaves through the Irish dairy industry when he announced he was stepping down as chief executive of Ornua, ...