Mar 18, 2015. /Lesprom Network/. Coillte appoints Fergal Leamy as its new Chief Executive with effect from 13 April, 2015. Mr. Leamy will join Coillte from Terra Firma Capital Partners, where he has worked for the past 4 years based in the UK and Australia, and where he currently has responsibility for a number of businesses, as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Speaking about the appointment the Chairman of Coillte, John Moloney said: “Following a very comprehensive process the Board of Coillte are delighted to announce the appointment of Fergal Leamy as Chief Executive. Fergal has significant domestic and international experience focused mainly in the areas of Agri, Food and Natural Resources. The breadth of his experience in relevant sectors will be a significant asset to the future development of Coillte. His record of transforming and growing businesses and managing a diverse portfolio of assets is exceptional and we look forward to Coillte benefiting from his experience and skills.”

Coillte is a commercial company operating in forestry, land based businesses, renewable energy and panel products.