After over 30 years in the business, Caroline Keeling is stepping down as Group CEO. This transition is part of a planned succession, and while we're sad to see Caroline depart from this role, we're thrilled Caroline will be remaining as a non-executive director of the Board, continuing to share her invaluable insights and expertise. Caroline's leadership has been instrumental in Keelings' growth and commitment to our company purpose "Better Food, Better World." Her vision has shaped our company culture and driven innovation, leaving a lasting legacy we're incredibly proud of. From spearheading sustainable practices to fostering a dynamic work environment, Caroline's impact has been truly remarkable. Michael Kilduff, our experienced Group COO, with over 35 years’ experience working at Keelings will step in as Interim Group CEO. Join us in thanking Caroline for her exceptional leadership and wishing her all the best in her future endeavours. We look forward to continuing to benefit from her wisdom and guidance in the years to come. #Keelings #Leadership #Agribusiness #BetterFoodBetterWorld
Today marks a significant milestone for me, as it was my last day as CEO of Keelings. It has been an emotional day, especially considering I first started working with Keelings during the school summer holidays 40 years ago. My overwhelming emotion today is gratitude—gratitude to all the fantastic people who have worked with me over the last 30 years to build Keelings into the amazing company it is today. I will deeply miss the joy of collaborating daily with such talented and values-driven individuals. While I am stepping back , I look forward to continuing to support you all in my role as a Non-Executive Director on our Board. My gratitude also extends to our wonderful suppliers and customers, who have generously shared their wisdom and allowed us to learn so much from them, this I believe has significantly contributed to Keelings’ success as your partner of choice. I am immensely proud of all that Keelings has achieved, and I look forward to supporting our continued success. Thank you all.
Congratulations Caroline Keeling. You are a true leader that we can take example from. 40 years of hard work and of leading the path. Not easy, not easy !. In Spanish we say "al buen entendedor, pocas palabras". You have built a great company and I am sure will continue to be so with your guidance and support and the wisdom and harwork of your management team. Take best care.
Wishing you all the best for the future Caroline Keeling. You have always been an inspiration to me and I admire you as a person and also as a business leader. 🙏
Congratulations on your achivements and wishing you all the best in this exciting new chapter
Congratulations on your decision to stand back from your business we are going through the same process as great to let someone else take ownership of a geat company . We enjoyed your company on special trips
Best of luck
Wishing you the very best and congratulations on an enormous contribution not only to the Keelings Group but the Irish Business Community. 🍀💚
Caroline, I would like to wish you every success with your next chapter. I’ve always admired your leadership of the business and you should be very proud of what you have achieved. Chris
Huge congratulations Caroline, for all you have achieved personally and for leading Keeling’s to be what it is today - a fantastic Irish success story. In my experience over many years, I have always found you to have a genuine desire to create outcomes that were mutually beneficial. Wishing you the very best for your next chapter.
Wishing you all the very best for the future.
Engineering Department
15hIt really was a pleasure to work with you so wishing you all the best for the future and success in your new venture