BELOIT, WIS. — Taste and nutrition specialist Kerry has named Oliver Kelly president and CEO of its North American operations, effective Jan. 1.

Kelly will replace Gerry Behan, who acted as interim president and CEO and who will continue in his broader capacity as president and CEO of Kerry Taste and Nutrition.

Kelly has served in numerous commercial and management roles over a period of 30 years, most recently holding the role of commercial chief executive officer for North America.  He joined Kerry in 1991 after graduating from University College Dublin with a BA in Agricultural Science. He moved to North America from Ireland in 2018 after leading Kerry’s strategic growth in the foodservice channel for the Europe region. 

“Throughout his career, Oliver has demonstrated sustainable success in building and leading effective teams that fuel business growth for Kerry and for our customers,” Behan said. “Oliver has also shown a clear passion for driving change and a personal commitment to promoting a more inclusive workplace within Kerry. I am looking forward to working with Oliver as we work towards creating a world of sustainable nutrition.”