The Team at BiaVest

BiaVest’s founders have a life and passion invested in food, food services and the food sector.

Irish-focused food platform with an international outlook

We are passionate about investing, partnering and building success.

“Alone we can do so little;
together we can do so much.”

Helen Keller

A BiaVest investment will produce partnership, add value and have a powerful impact on your Business Success.

At BiaVest we set out to conduct our business in a way that, not only meets, but exceeds the expectations of our customers, business partners, shareholders and creditors - as well as the communities in which we operate and society at large.

Who are BiaVest?

We are successful, experienced professionals with a proven track record in the food industry. We have developed some of Ireland’s leading household consumer brands, executed buy-and-build strategies – including Mergers & Acquisitions – and led international food service businesses. We combine local and global strategic thinking at board-level, with a unique entrepreneurial spirit and down-to-earth attitude. When investing in a business, we deliver harmony among all parties, giving the assurance of an experienced partner. We are serious, ambitious, long-term investors, with a passion for the industry and a commitment to success.

Hilliard Lombard

CEO

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

Executive Director

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