Donegal dairy farmer takes up position of vice-chair at Aurivo Co-operative
Lawrence McNamee from Convoy takes up the position with immediate effect, with Cathal Garvey as its new Chair
The Board of Aurivo Co-operative has announced the election of a Donegal man as its vice-chair.
Lawrence McNamee from Convoy takes up the position with immediate effect, with Cathal Garvey as its new Chair.
Mr Garvey is a dairy farmer from South Mayo and represents the South Mayo/North Galway Regional Advisory Committee. He joined the Aurivo Board in 2013 and has served as Vice Chair since 2020.
Mr McNamee is a dairy farmer from Convoy, and is a member of the Donegal Regional Advisory Committee. He joined the Aurivo Board in 2021.
Mr Garvey succeeds Raymond Barlow following his completion of the maximum six-year term permitted under the Co-operative's governance arrangements. Mr Barlow will continue to serve as a member of the Board.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr Garvey said: “It is a great honour and privilege to be appointed Chair of Aurivo Co-operative, a Co-op that has such a proud heritage playing a key role across our region and in the lives and livelihoods of our members, employees and communities. I look forward to working with Lawrence, my fellow Board members, our management team and all those across the Co-operative to continue serving the best interests of our members and supporting the long-term development of Aurivo.”