Team
Who are BiaVest?
Hilliard Lombard
Founder and Promoter
- Formerly CEO Valeo Foods Ireland and CEO Aryzta Europe and APAC
- Extensive Experience in food manufacturing, distribution and retailing across multipe markets
- Experience in executing buy-and-build strategies and learnings in the food sector
- Chartered Accountant (FCA)
David McKernan
Founder and Promoter
- Successful entrepreneur and founder of Java Republic, scaling the business to become Ireland’s second-largest coffee roaster and retailer
- Successful exit in 2019
- Bord Bia – Irish Food Board Ambassador
- Significant B2B and B2C expertise
Warren Codd
CFO
- Senior Finance Executive with expertise in scaling FMCG and foodservice companies
- Former CFO of Camile Thai Group during a period of rapid growth
- Previously Head of Finance for Grocery division in Valeo Foods Ireland
- Expertise in integrating acquisitions into platform as part of buy-and-build strategy
- Chartered Accountant (FCA)
Alan Gilson
Business Development Director
- Dynamic and passionate Sales & Marketing leader
- Successful track record operating with blue-chip food and beverage companies in Ireland, the UK and International Markets
- Brand builder with leading brands such as Pigsback.com, Cuisine de France, Carroll Cuisine, Tim Horton’s, Seattle’s Best, Kerrygold and Goodfella’s Pizza
- Experienced in all elements of the marketing mix, including strategy development and digital
