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Businessman Gary McGann is the new chairman of Teneo's Ireland Advisory Board

Teneo appoints McGann as chair of Ireland Advisory Board

Global CEO advisory firm Teneo has appointed Gary McGann as a Senior Advisor and Chairman of Teneo's Ireland Advisory Board.

Business • 03 Sep 24

Flutter's outgoing chairman Gary McGann, CEO Peter Jackson and John Bryant, its new chairman

Flutter's US revenue soars by 92% in first quarter

Flutter grew its revenue by 29% on a pro-forma basis in the first quarter, driven by a near doubling in its fast growing US unit and a sharp recovery in Britain and Ireland, the world's largest online betting company said.

Business • 03 May 23

Flutter Entertainment - which owns Paddy Power - held its AGM in Dublin today

Flutter chairman defends pay rises for company bosses

The chairman of Paddy Power owner, Flutter Entertainment, has defended the company's remuneration policy for top executives, after a bloc of shareholders registered unhappiness at today's annual general meeting.

Business • 28 Apr 22

Kevin Toland has been voted off the Aryzta board but will stay on as CEO at the company

Toland voted off Aryzta board but to remain on as CEO

Ahead of Aryzta's extraordinary general meeting of shareholders in Zurich today, Annette Flynn has announced that she is resigning from the company's board.

Business • 16 Sep 20

Andreas Schmid was proposed by the board of the company to replace chairman Gary McGann

Arzyta chairman candidate Schmid pulls out of race

A candidate to become chairman at struggling Irish-Swiss frozen baked goods maker Aryzta has pulled out of the race, the company said today, as it mulls a takeover approach from private equity firm Elliott Advisors (UK).

Business • 15 Sep 20

Aryzta has struggled to deal with the high level of debt it built up through an aggressive acquisition spree

Sour-dough: The boardroom battle at bread-maker Aryzta

Having once enjoyed multi-billion-euro revenues, Aryzta has spent the last four years trying to free itself from a series of past management mis-steps. It now faces a shareholder revolt that could fundamentally alter its boardroom - and its future direction.

Business • 05 Sep 20

The Aryzta board has rejected the proposal to remove CEO Kevin Toland as a member of the board

Aryzta board nominates Schmid for chairman position

The board of Irish-Swiss food group Aryzta has nominated Andreas G Schmid for election as its new non-executive chairman at its upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting on September 16.

Business • 18 Aug 20

Veraison wants Aryzta chairman Gary McGann to step down

Aryzta shareholder says delaying EGM 'disrespectful'

Veraison, an activist shareholder group in Aryzta, said the company's decision to delay holding its EGM until September shows it is "disrespecting the trust and fundamental rights of shareholders".

Business • 23 Jul 20

Veraison shareholder group increases stake in Aryzta

An activist shareholder group in Cuisine de France owner Aryzta has increased its stake in the company to over 20% from just under 18% previously.

Business • 02 Jul 20

Aryzta shareholder calls for EGM to remove chairman

A major shareholder in Irish-Swiss food group Aryzta has called for an extraordinary general meeting to remove a number of board members including chairman Gary McGann.

Business • 21 May 20

Aryzta urges shareholders to back €800m capital hike

Aryzta's board has called on its shareholders to support its plan to raise €800m in new capital at the baker's upcoming AGM - where it could run into opposition from its biggest shareholder.

Business • 11 Oct 18

Garry McGann is currently Chairman of Paddy Power Betfair and a Director with Smurfit Kappa

Garry McGann appointed as new Aryzta Chairman

Food company Arzyta, which has been subject to shareholder criticism in recent times, has appointed former Smurfit Kappa CEO Garry McGann as Chairman of the Swiss-headquartered firm.

Business • 22 Sep 16

McGann named as new Paddy Power chairman

Bookmakers Paddy Power has said that the year has started well despite sports results proving "unfavourable" across the sector.

Business • 14 May 15

Smurfit Kappa has appointed Tony Smurfit as Group CEO Designate

Smurfit Kappa names Tony Smurfit as new CEO

Paper and packaging products group Smurfit Kappa has appointed Tony Smurfit, its President and chief operating officer, as Group CEO Designate.

Business • 01 May 15

Smurfit Kappa's final dividend for the year increased by 30% from 30.75 cent to 40 cent per share

Smurfit Kappa's full year profits rise by 29%

Packaging group Smurfit Kappa has reported a 2% increase in revenues for the year to the end of December, while its pre-tax profits rose by 29%.

Business • 11 Feb 15

McGann appointed to Paddy Power board

Paddy Power has appointed Gary McGann as an independent non-executive director of the company.

Business • 24 Nov 14

Smurfit Kappa's pre-tax profit rise 39% to €321m over the first nine months of the year

Smurfit Kappa's nine month profits jump 39%

Packaging giant Smurfit Kappa saw its pre-tax profit rise 39% to €321m over the first nine months of the year.

Business • 05 Nov 14

Green REIT appoints two new non-executive directors

Green REIT appoints McGann and Gunne to board

Green REIT has appointed Gary McGann and Pat Gunne to its Board as non-executive directors with immediate effect.

Business • 04 Jun 14

Smurfit Kappa's revenues for the three months to end of March edge 2% higher

Smurfit Kappa's Q1 pre-tax profits jump

Packaging group Smurfit Kappa said today that its first quarter pre-tax profits jumped by 81% while its revenues rose by 2%.

Business • 02 May 14

Smurfit Kappa said its fourth quarter profit rose to €62m from €33m

Smurfit Kappa's Q4 profits jump 91%

Smurfit Kappa has reported a 91% jump in fourth quarter pre-tax profits as it said it expects to achieve continued earnings growth in 2014.

Business • 12 Feb 14

Smurfit Kappa says on track to deliver the expected level EBITDA for the full year

Smurfit Kappa seeing good European conditions

Packaging group Smurfit Kappa has reported a 10% increase in third quarter revenues, while operating profits rose by 9% for the three months to the end of September.

Business • 06 Nov 13