Chris Kirke is to leave Moy Park after six years as president of the Northern Ireland based poultry integrator.
The company said he was leaving to pursue other opportunities. A spokeswoman said: “Following a successful six years with the business where he demonstrated outstanding leadership, Chris Kirke has chosen to leave the company to pursue other opportunities. We thank Chris for his outstanding contribution, dedicated service and commitment to Moy Park’s success and we wish him every success on his next endeavour. Moy Park forms part of Pilgrim’s Europe, which is headed by Ivan Siqueira.”
Kirke joined Moy Park in 2018, taking over from Janet McCollum, who led the business between 2014 and 2018.
Kirke has more than 30 years of food industry experience in the UK and the US having previously led the UD division of Greencore Group.