About us

Food Drink Ireland is led by Paul Kelly, as Director and Linda Stuart-Trainor 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

Linda Stuart-Trainor 
Deputy Director, Food Drink Ireland
T: + 353 1 605 1690
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