Directors

Appointed

May 2024

Skills

Extensive international leadership expertise with a strong focus on driving disciplined, sustainable transformation and growth within the industrial sector. Proven track record in leading M&A programmes, implementing impactful sustainability initiatives, and advancing innovation to deliver market-leading solutions.

Experience

Ronan joined Zotefoams in April 2024 as Group CEO Designate, assuming the role of Group CEO in May 2024. He has been instrumental in transforming Zotefoams from a product-focused to a market-focused business, fostering a culture of innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability.

During his nearly three-decade tenure at Coats Group plc, the FTSE 250 global leader in industrial thread and footwear components manufacturing, Ronan held several pivotal leadership positions. These included Managing Director of Coats North Africa, Chief Transformation Officer, and Regional CEO roles for both EMEA & Americas and South East Asia regions.

As head of Coats Group’s Performance Materials division, Ronan spearheaded the company’s innovation initiatives, with a particular focus on sustainable and circular product solutions. He successfully led cross-functional teams in integrating cutting-edge technologies and implementing environmentally conscious strategies, aligning with emerging market demands. Under his leadership, the division executed strategic M&A activities that significantly expanded the company’s market presence and technological capabilities.

Ronan joined Zotefoams in April 2024 as Group CEO Designate and became Group CEO in May 2024.

He has a Bachelor’s degree in Information Management and Economics from Queen’s University, Belfast and has completed an international Executive Business Programme with INSEAD in France and Singapore.

External appointments

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