Conor Boyle, the managing director of discount supermarket Lidl in Northern Ireland, will be leaving his role to become the chief executive officer of Lidl in Finland. Boyle, who has been in his position for seven years, will be succeeded by Ivan Ryan as the new regional managing director for Lidl Northern Ireland.
Ivan Ryan has been with Lidl since 2007 and has worked in various roles within the company. Before his appointment, Ryan held the position of senior director of IT and chief information officer at Lidl Ireland. He has extensive experience in HR, operations, finance, and IT.
Lidl Northern Ireland is currently the fastest-growing supermarket retailer in the region and is preparing to celebrate 25 years of growth and success. Ryan’s appointment as the new managing director comes at an exciting time for the company.
Conor Boyle expressed his gratitude to his colleagues for their hard work and dedication during his time with Lidl Northern Ireland. He praised the team spirit and described the past seven years as the most enjoyable of his career.
Boyle has been with Lidl since 2002 and served as the chief executive of Lidl Sweden before becoming the managing director of Lidl Northern Ireland in 2016.
With the arrival of Ivan Ryan as the new regional managing director, Lidl Northern Ireland is set to continue its growth and success in the region. The company remains committed to providing quality discount products to its customers.