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 Eastern Europe, Nordics, Mediterranean, Kellanova

Laura Canavan

Head of Culture & Engagement, Lidl

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

  • Aifric Connolly

    External Communications Manager

    Kellanova

  • Caroline Rowan

    Head of Commercial Development

    Belfast City Airport

  • Christopher James Hartigan

    HR Project Manager, Culture & Engagement

    Lidl Ireland & Northern Ireland

  • Claire Tolan

    Managing Director Ireland

    Pernod Ricard (Irish Distillers)

  • Eimear O’Sullivan

    Director of Corporate Affairs

    Lidl

  • Elaine McCague

    Head of Commercial & Marketing

    Kraft Heinz

  • Irene Coughlan

    Senior Executive Assistant Finance

    Coca Cola

  • James Rafferty

    Sales Manager

    Pernod Ricard (Irish Distillers)

  • Moira Fitzgerald

    Chief Growth Officer

    Richmond Marketing

  • Niall Murray

    Regional Managing Director

    Lidl

  • Renée Griffin

    Quality Transformation Senior Manager

    PepsiCo

  • Renee Lewis

    Senior HR Director

    PepsiCo

  • 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

Become a Member for free and join this Chapter to attend events, expand your network, and learn from other DEI advocates.

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.