Nestlé Ireland has appointed Ian Cullen as National Account Controller, a newly created role focused on advancing Nestlé’s ambitions within the Irish retail sector. Mr Cullen will oversee delivery of retail plans across an extensive portfolio of products across Nestlé’s Confectionery, Coffee, PetCare, Food & Nutrition categories.
With more than 25 years’ experience in management and sales across some of Ireland’s most prominent food brands, Ian brings a proven track record of driving growth, innovation and success to his position.
Mr Cullen joins Nestlé from Kerry Group, where he held a number of senior commercial and strategic roles. Most recently, he served as European Sales Director Foodservice leading strategic innovation at both regional and global levels. Prior to joining Kerry Group, Ian was Senior Business Development Manager with Dawn Farm Foods and Senior Customer Business Manager with Unilever.
A graduate of the National College of Ireland, Ian holds qualifications in Management and Employee Relations.
Speaking about the appointment, Kieran Conroy, Country Manager, Nestlé Ireland said, “Ian brings a wealth of experience to Nestlé, gained across a range of high-profile business and management roles. He has an exceptional track record of driving growth, building partnerships, and delivering strategic innovation. Ian’s strong customer focus will be a strong asset as we deepen our relationships with our retail partners. His passion for people development and ability to deliver results through collaboration make him a natural fit for our culture at Nestlé.”
