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Irish retailer Eason has appointed David Dilger as non-executive director and chairman of the board.
Currently a non-executive director of the cash logistics business GSLS, Dilger will take up the new role at the Irish-owned company on 1st November. He replaces Gervaise Slowey, who was appointed interim chairperson following the death of the previous chairman, James Osborne, who died in August.
Dilger was chief executive of food company, Greencore Group, between 1991 and 2008, before this he was c.e.o of Food Industries plc and previously chief financial officer at Woodchester Bank. Previously he was chairman of the Dublin Airport Authority and has served on the boards of a number of organisations.
Dilger said: “I am delighted to accept the invitation to become the next chairman of Eason, which is an iconic Irish business and brand with a great heritage and tradition. I look forward to contributing to the positive progress and momentum achieved by Eason in recent years, especially in the context of a challenging economic and retail environment.”
Slowey said: “His capability, knowledge and experience will bring very valuable independent insights and expertise to Eason. On behalf of the board I want to wish David every success in his new role.”
Liam Hanly, m.d of Eason, said: “We look forward to working with David on further growing our brand and business and ensuring Eason continues to deliver a compelling and exciting shopping experience for all our customers.”
It was announced in April that Conor Whelan would step down as m.d with Hanly, formerly Eason group finance, logistics and IT director, taking over.