About us

Food Drink Ireland is led by Paul Kelly, as Director and Jonathan McDade as Deputy Director. The team is composed of experienced, knowledgeable, and dedicated professionals responsible for implementing FDI’s strategy and the day-to-day activities of the association.  

By working with our members and Ibec colleagues, the FDI team is dedicated to making a difference for all our members and the food and drink industry in Ireland.  

Paul Kelly
Director, Food Drink Ireland
T: + 353 1 605 1621
E: firstname.lastname@ibec.ie

Jonathan McDade 
Deputy Director, Food Drink Ireland
T: + 353 1 605 1688
E: firstname.lastname@ibec.ie

Avril Donlon
Executive, Gum Litter Taskforce
T: + 353 1 605 1511
E: firstname.lastname@ibec.ie

Aoife Moran
Senior Regulatory Affairs Executive (Food Safety and Sustainability), Food Drink Ireland
T: +353 1 605 1610
E: firstname.lastname@ibec.ie  

Robert Kiernan
Director, Irish Beverage Council
T: +353 1 605 1798
E: firstname.lastname@ibec.ie

Kevin Maher
Environmental Sustainability Executive, Food Drink Ireland
T: +353 1 605 1787
E: firstname.lastname@ibec.ie

Mark Skinner
Skillnet Network Manager, Food Drink Ireland
T: +353 1 605 1615
E: firstname.lastname@ibec.ie 

Jenny Hansbury 
Food Drink Ireland Executive 
T: +353 1 605 1602
E: firstname.lastname@ibec.ie 

Shauna McCarthy 
Public Affairs Executive, Food Drink Ireland
T: +353 1 605 1522
E: firstname.lastname@ibec.ie

Karen Treacy 
Project & Marketing Executive, Food Drink Ireland
T: +353 1 605 1719
E: firstname.lastname@ibec.ie