By Business & Finance 
Pictured: Brian O’Driscoll, newly appointed CFO at Flipdish.
This week sees new and notable appointments at Flipdish, Nestlé, Chanelle Pharma, Mason Hayes & Curran, FutureRange, and Collen.
By Héloïse Chaudot
Brian O’Driscoll, Chief Financial Officer
Flipdish
Flipdish has announced the appointment of Brian O’Driscoll as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Flipdish enters the next stage of its growth with the introduction of its first AI phone agent.
Brian O’Driscoll brings more than 20 years of experience in working with high-growth organisations, leading complex transactions, and building world-class finance and operational capabilities.
Before that, O’Driscoll held different positions, such as CFO at TitanHQ and senior finance leader for Qualtrics in Europe.
Co-founder and CEO Conor McCarthy commented, “Brian brings exceptional financial and operational expertise, together with deep experience supporting high-growth technology companies. As Flipdish continues to scale, his leadership will accelerate our strategy, sharpen our execution, and unlock the next phase of growth for our customers and for Flipdish.”
Reflecting on his appointment, Brian O’Driscoll said, “I am thrilled to join Flipdish as it enters its next phase of growth. I have spent my career helping high-growth technology companies scale with clarity and discipline, and I look forward to bringing that experience to Flipdish as we enhance performance and deliver long-term value for our customers, partners, employees, and investors.”
David Adams, Head of Sales
Nestlé
David Adams was appointed as Nestlé’s Head of Sales earlier this week.
Adams brings more than 15 years of experience in management and sales. Over the years, David Adams held positions at Kraft Heinz, where he worked for 11 years, and several senior commercial and strategic positions, including Head of Procurement, Northern Europe, Managing Director, Ireland and most recently Vice President of Sales for the UK & Ireland. In his role as Vice President of Sales, he led a team of over 100 employees across Retail UK, Discounters & Convenience, Away From Home (Foodservice), Category Development, E-Commerce and Ireland with full P&L responsibility of over €1 billion in revenue.
Originally from Glasgow and living in Dublin, David is a graduate of the University of Strathclyde. David holds a BA in Marketing and is a certified trainer of The Living Leader’s Personal Leadership Programme.
Speaking about the appointment, Kieran Conroy, Country Manager of Nestlé Ireland, said, “David brings extensive experience to Nestlé Ireland and this, combined with his deep leadership skills, will benefit our people development and commercial growth plans. His depth of commercial experience, combined with a strong track record of driving growth across multiple categories, makes him a valuable addition to our leadership team. His strategic mindset and customer-focused approach will be instrumental as we continue to innovate and grow across all our categories.”
Sébastien Boussemart, Head of Animal Health
Chanelle Pharma
Sébastien Boussemart has been appointed as Head of Animal Health at Chanelle Pharma.
In his new role, Boussemart will oversee the end-to-end business from development and manufacturing to commercialisation.
Commenting on his appointment, Sébastien Boussemart said, “I am thrilled to join Chanelle Pharma at such a transformative time. The company’s vision to expand the end-to-end B2B partnership is unique in the industry. I look forward to leading the Animal Health business, supporting our talented teams, and helping our partners access reliable, high-quality solutions while unlocking new growth opportunities.”
Angelo Gatto, Chief Executive Officer of Chanelle Pharma, said, “Sébastien joins us at an exciting moment. The new Chanelle is evolving into a global and fully integrated player, combining development, manufacturing, and commercialisation under one roof. His international history in Animal Health and proven leadership will be pivotal as we accelerate innovation and create long-term value for our partners.”
Will Carmody, Managing Partner
Mason Hayes & Curran
Will Carmody has been reappointed as Mason Hayes & Curran’s Managing Partner for a second term.
Carmody was first appointed Managing Partner in January 2023 after over 20 years with the firm, including leading its Financial Services practice. In his first term, he directed investment into the firm’s core sector and industry focus areas, with a particular emphasis on the development and hiring of subject matter specialist lawyers. He also focused on advancing innovation and the use of technology to improve client service and efficiency.
Commenting on his re-election, Will Carmody said, “Our clients want advice that is clear and aligned with their commercial objectives. My priority is to ensure our people have the environment, resources and technology to deliver a high standard of excellent client service, which supports our clients’ business strategies. Continued investment in legal technology and innovation is essential to how we support clients and how we run our business. I look forward to building on the firm’s recent progress and helping our clients manage the challenges they face navigating an ever-changing legislative and economic backdrop.”
Eoin Kiersey, Chief Technology Officer
FutureRange
FutureRange has announced the appointment of Eoin Kiersey as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Kiersey assumes the role from Michael Rooney, who has led the technology function with dedication and commitment, building a strong technical foundation on which the next phase of growth will be delivered.
Commenting on his appointment, Eoin Kiersey said, “I’m honoured to step into the CTO role at such a pivotal time. FutureRange has the people, the momentum and the vision to shape the next evolution of intelligent IT services. I look forward to leading our technical direction while continuing to work closely with clients to deliver secure, innovative and meaningful transformation.”
Danny McEntee, Managing Director of FutureRange, added, “Eoin’s appointment reflects both his contribution to FutureRange so far and the direction we are moving as a business. His technical depth, forward-looking mindset and ability to execute align perfectly with our ambition to deliver AI-enabled Managed Intelligence services. We also extend sincere thanks to Michael Rooney for his leadership and commitment in this role. His work has helped position us strongly for this next phase of growth.”
Mark McGreevy, CEO
Collen
Building contractor Collen has announced the appointment of its new CEO, Mark McGreevy, effective on 5 January 2026.
Mark McGreevy’s appointment marks the next step in the Group’s evolution, reinforcing the company’s strategic focus on sustainable growth, people-centric leadership and long-term value creation.
McGreevy has served on the Collen Board since 2024 as a Non-Executive Director and brings over 30 years of multi-sectoral industry experience to the role, having worked both in Ireland and internationally at the Executive level with the Sisk Group. He was also a key figure in the strategic growth of the specialist construction services businesses Vision Built and Sensori, and comes with a deep appreciation of the values and long-term stewardship that underpin Collen’s enduring success.
Speaking on his appointment, Mark McGreevy said, “It is a privilege to take on this role. I look forward to working with our talented teams and shareholders to build on the strong foundations in place and to support Collen’s continued growth, innovation and service excellence.”
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