LEAD Network
Ireland Chapter

Driving the advancement of the Irish CPG and Retail industry through inclusive workplaces. #ChampionsOfGenderEquity #FMCG #Retail

About the Ireland Chapter

The Ireland Chapter mission is to drive the advancement of the Irish CPG and Retail industry, ensuring that all individuals are valued, rewarded, and developed, regardless of gender. Our vision is to achieve gender balance at all levels within the industry, creating a workforce that is truly representative of the wider population.

Discover more about our Chapter in this video.

Chapter Co-chairs

Sarah Ferguson

General Manager, Central and Easter Europe, Nordics, Mediterranean, Kellanova

Jane McEvoy

Marketing Manager, Musgrave

Latest Activity

Resource

Developed our Menopause Industry Playbook 2025.

Award

Winning the LEAD Network Chapter Leadership & Achievement Award for 2024.

Programme

Successfully launching a cross-company mentorship programme.

Chapter Committee Members

Owen Clifford

Head of Retail Sector, Bank of Ireland

Caroline Rowan
Sarah Ferguson

General Manager, Central and Easter Europe, Nordics, Mediterranean, Kellanova

Aifric Connolly

External Communications Manager, Kellanova

Eimear OSullivan

Director of Corporate Affairs, Lidl

Elaine McCague

Head of Commercial & Marketing, Kraft Heinz

Grainne Murphy

Business Unit Director, FMI

Irene Coughlan

Senior Executive Assistant Finance, Coca Cola

Jennifer Holohan

Assistant Brand Manager, Musgrave

Laura Canavan

Head of Project Management Office & Strategy, Lidl

Luke Weaver

Senior Director Human Resources, Pepsico

Lupita Roldan

Vice President OU Digital Services (Europe), Coca Cola

Mandy Hennebry

Director, Consumer Ireland, Tirlan

Moira Fitzgerald

Sales Director, Nestle

Sarah Phillips

HR Business Partner Talent & ED&I, Kellanova

"I volunteer for the LEAD Ireland chapter because I believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. It's incredibly rewarding to connect with passionate professionals and contribute to positive change. Volunteering helps me grow personally and professionally, and it feels great to make a difference."

Sarah Phillips, HR Business Partner Talent and ED&I

Join the LEAD Network Ireland Chapter

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What are LEAD Network Chapters?

LEAD Network Chapters are regional and functional DEI groups that connect CPG and retail professionals. Open to all, they offer opportunities to learn, lead, and grow through networking, inspiration, and community. Become a Member of LEAD Network and browse our available Chapters.