Denis Hayes, MD
We are very pleased to announce that Denis Hayes assumed the role of Managing Director of the IRDG on 1stDecember 2011.
With the IRDG since July 2011, Denis has over 30 years experience in the fields of research, development and innovation. During this time he has worked for leading brand companies and been involved in a variety of new market activity, product launches and product renovation. He has played a leading role in innovations associated with brands such as Cadbury, Yoplait, Avonmore, Kilmeaden, Heinz, Bulmers, Magners and Ballygowan.
Denis began his technical career with Cadburys, progressing from there to Waterford Foods, Glanbia, Heinz and more recently Bulmers. He has spent the last 10 years with Bulmers as Innovation and Technical Director where he held full responsibility for all research, development and innovation across the core brand, brand extensions and other portfolio products. This was in addition to executive responsibility for quality assurance, environment and health & safety. Denis holds Master degrees in Biochemistry and Food Science in addition to an MBA.
Denis is looking forward to the opportunity presented by this role and is determined to continue to develop the IRDG for the benefit of members, and to promote the ongoing research, development and innovation activities across the economy as a whole.
You can contact Denis by email or mobile: 086-2544473
