Luke Hanlon appointed new Managing Director of Supervalu and Centra [Video]

Musgrave Group Plc has announced the appointment of Luke Hanlon as Managing Director of SuperValu and Centra.

Hanlon is a Chartered Director with the Institute of Chartered Directors Ireland and a graduate of the Irish Management Institute (Masters of Business) and University College Cork (BSc Food Science).

He takes up the role with immediate effect following the conclusion of a comprehensive Executive search process.

Hanlon, who has been leading the SuperValu and Centra business on an interim basis since March this year, will transition to his new position from his Executive role as Musgrave’s Chief Supply Chain Officer.

A Musgrave veteran of 21 years, Luke held senior operational roles with Kerry Group before joining the Company in 2003 as an Operations Manager.

Musgrave CEO Noel Keeley said: “Luke’s appointment reflects the success he has had across multiple roles with Musgrave, ranging from supply chain, to transformation, and subsequently human resources.

“Having led the business on an interim basis for several months, Luke is strongly positioned to continue …