Evelyn Moynihan has been appointed CEO of Kilkenny Group, the family-owned Irish retailer of premium Irish craft and design.
Marian O'Gorman, the Kilkenny Group owner and former CEO, will take on the new role of Group Chairperson. Ms O'Gorman has been CEO of Kilkenny for over 20 years.
Evelyn Moynihan joined Kilkenny Group as Marketing and Business Development Director in November 2019, assuming responsibility for its marketing, innovation, e-commerce, IT, supply chain and buying functions.
Before the Kilkenny Group, Ms Moynihan also worked for Diageo and Musgrave Group.
Marian O'Gorman grew the Kilkenny Group into a €34m business which includes 16 retail outlets, five restaurants as well as an online offering.
She is also the founder of Champion Green, a national movement to encourage support for local business and rebuild communities, particularly in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
As she leaves the Kilkenny CEO role, Ms O'Gorman hopes to devote further energy to Champion Green, driving practical local initiative in support of SMEs across Ireland.
Ms O'Gorman said she was delighted that Evelyn Moynihan had accepted the CEO role, adding that she is confident she will have a hugely positive impact on the business, particularly in terms of commercial planning and team-building.
"Evelyn has already had a significant impact on the business, since joining as a director. She has brought a wealth of skills and experience and a relentless focus on the customer," Ms O'Gorman said.
"I am confident this appointment will really strengthen the Kilkenny team and support future strategy development and growth, as we transition to a truly omnichannel global Irish design offering," she added.
