Donard Gaynor

Chairman at Glanbia

Donard Gaynor is the current Chairman at Glanbia. Prior to this, they held the position of Chairman, Supervisory Board at Maxxium from July 2007 to March 2009. Donard also served as the Senior Vice President Corporate Development at Beam Global Spirits & Wine from September 2003 to March 2012. In April 2012, they started their own company, Donard P Gaynor, where they served as an International Business Consultant and Non-Exec Director until July 2022.

Gaynor has over 18 years of experience in the food and beverage industry. Donard began their career in 2003 as the Senior Vice President Corporate Development at Beam Global Spirits & Wine. In this role, they were responsible for leading the company's corporate development activities, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestitures. Donard also served on the board of several companies, including Maxxium, Glanbia, and H&K International.

In 2012, Gaynor retired from Beam and started their own consulting firm, Donard P Gaynor. Donard has since consulted for numerous companies in the food and beverage industry, including Amboy Foods LLC and Kyro Distillery. Donard currently serves on the boards of Glanbia and H&K International.

Donard Gaynor has completed an advanced management program at both INSEAD and Western University. Donard is also a certified public accountant (FCA) from the Institute of Technology in Sligo, Ireland.

Timeline

  • Chairman

    Current role