Glanua, the Loughrea-based engineering company, has announced three senior appointments to its leadership team as the firm targets annual revenue of €400 million by 2028. The company has named Aubrey Mulveen as Group Chief Financial Officer, Peter Brewer as Managing Director for Industrial, and Caroline Ó Laochdha as Group Health, Safety, Quality, Environment and Sustainability Director.
The engineering specialist, which focuses on water, wastewater and bioresources infrastructure, employs more than 750 people across Ireland, the United Kingdom, Portugal and the United States.
Key facts
- Glanua currently employs over 750 people with operations in Ireland, the UK, Portugal and the US
- The company is targeting €400 million in annual revenue by 2028
- Aubrey Mulveen joins from Chanelle Pharma where he served as CFO for five years
- Peter Brewer brings more than 30 years of international leadership experience to his industrial role
- Caroline Ó Laochdha has over 20 years of experience in health, safety and environmental management
Financial Leadership Strengthened
Mulveen arrives at the Galway company from Chanelle Pharma, where he held the position of Chief Financial Officer for five years. His career includes previous CFO responsibilities at C&D Foods, part of ABP Group, and a spell as Audit Director at KPMG in Galway. In his new role at Glanua, he will oversee the finance function while supporting the company’s strategic objectives and international expansion plans.
His background encompasses strategic, operational and financial leadership, with particular expertise in strengthening financial governance and developing systems necessary for business growth.
Industrial and Safety Expertise Added
Brewer joins the engineering firm from Veolia Water Technologies, where he contributed to the company’s UK project business, focusing on growth and operational improvement. His three decades of international experience spans manufacturing, engineering, water treatment, mining and biotechnology sectors. Based in the UK, he will lead Glanua’s Industrial business as the group pursues opportunities in both established and emerging markets.
Ó Laochdha comes to Glanua from Vision Built, a Sisk company, following several years with Mace Group in London. She brings expertise in implementing HSQE strategies and embedding high standards across complex organisations. Her role will involve leading the group’s approach to health, safety, quality, environmental management and sustainability, with a focus on developing a strong safety culture throughout the business.
Karl Zimmerer, Group Managing Director at Glanua, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Aubrey, Peter and Caroline to Glanua’s leadership team. They each bring significant experience and expertise in their respective fields.”
Zimmerer added that the appointments would strengthen the company’s ability to build on its presence in Ireland and the UK while expanding internationally and developing capabilities across municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure and emerging advanced technology sectors.
Reporting based on original coverage by Irish Building Magazine.