Lifesciences firm announces new boss for its Limerick operation

MEDICAL technology firm Edwards Lifesciences has a new boss for its operations in Limerick and Shannon.

Emmet Kelly has been named as vice-president and general manager at Edwards Lifesciences’s manufacturing facilities locally.

More than 500 staff in Limerick work to manufacture solutions for people who suffer from heart diseases.

In his role, Mr Kelly will oversee all aspects of Edwards’ Irish operations, including manufacturing execution, talent development, process optimisation, and the implementation of continuous improvement programmes.

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He will also represent Edwards locally.

Mr Kelly brings over 25 years of medical technology industry experience.

This includes nearly a decade in the USA with a strong background in manufacturing, human resources, supplier management, and strategic project management.

He has successfully led plant improvements and expansions and managed manufacturing across multiple lines and locations.

He holds a Master of Industrial Engineering from University College Dublin.

“I am honoured to join Edwards and lead the Irish facilities, which play a vital role in the company’s global supply chain,” he said.

“I look forward to working with the talented team in Ireland, inspired by our patient-focused culture to pioneer and deliver innovative, life-changing medical technologies to patients around the world.”

Mr Kelly resides in Oranmore, Co Galway with his wife, Kate, and their three sons.