Conor Galvin
IrelandCEOMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Conor Galvin is the CEO of Ornua, the company behind the popular Kerrygold brand. He has been actively involved in discussions regarding the impact of a 10% tariff on Kerrygold products in the US, emphasizing the potential €50 million loss that could result from this trade policy. Under his leadership, Ornua has navigated the complexities of pricing strategies and market positioning to maintain Kerrygold's status as a leading premium butter brand in the United States.
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Conor Galvin, chief executive of Ornua, warned that Donald Trump’s tariffs could cost the group up to €50 million a year.
Ornua and Tírlan at loggerheads over US butter deal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-01
Ornua boss Conor Galvin said the additional 10 per cent would equate to a €50 million hit over the course of a year.
Irish exporters ‘told to shut their mouths’ over Trump tariffs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-08
Conor Galvin is the chief executive of Ornua, which is facing significant financial impacts due to tariffs on Kerrygold.
How three Irish companies are adapting to Trump’s tariffs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-18
Conor Galvin is the chief executive of Ornua, which has successfully cracked the US market.
Will tariffs spoil Kerrygold’s US party? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-17Conor Galvin, the CEO of Ornua, discussed the impact of a 10 percent tariff on Kerrygold's pricing in the US market.
Kerrygold would take a €50m hit in a year if 10% US tariff remains in place, CEO says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-16