Moy Park has announced the appointment of Loretta O’Rourke as head of technical in its fresh poultry department.
As well as providing technical expertise and advice, O’Rourke will be responsible for ensuring the highest technical standards are met through compliance with company, legal and customer standards.
She has over 20 years of experience in the food industry, having held technical roles with Tesco Ireland, and most recently as technical director at 2 Sisters Food Group. She holds an Honours degree in microbiology from the University of London, as well as a postgraduate diploma in regulatory affairs.
Welcoming Loretta O’Rourke to Moy Park, Ursula Lavery, Technical and R&D Director Europe, Moy Park said: “Loretta’s combination of experience and broad understanding of the food industry will prove invaluable, and we look forward to having her on the team at Moy Park.”
“I am thrilled to take up this position,” said O’Rourke. “Moy Park is one of Europe’s leading food companies and as a business, is focused on delivering leading technical standards and high-quality products to customers and consumers. I’m looking forward to getting started and contributing to Moy Park’s ongoing success.”