Barentz is a leading provider of ingredients for the pharmaceutical, food & nutrition, and animal nutrition industries. I am responsible for the group`s business activities in the Irish market. We supply a wide range of ingredients including excipients, active pharmaceutical ingredients and amino acids to Pharmaceutical manufacturing companies, Animal Health companies and businesses engaged in the Animal Nutrition and Agri-Food industries.My responsibilities include managing Sales, Business Development, Budgeting, P&L and Logistics.Based in Greenogue Business Park, in Rathcoole, Dublin, Barentz Ireland, formally known as Forum Products Ltd, started out in 1981 and joined the Barentz Group of companies in December 2011.Our customers can count on us for a reliable supply of high quality and effectiveingredients. Through our partnerships with some of the most prestige manufacturers from acrossthe globe, Barentz are able to supply a wide range of the ingredients required to produce pharmaceutical brands, generics, OTC products, medical devices and nutraceuticals. These include bothstandard and premium grade excipients, specialty excipients, nutraceutical and functional food ingredients, APIs and amino acids.Our dedicated and highly experienced pharmaceutical team include sales managers,technical experts customer support and supply chain, quality and regulatory.At Barentz, quality is embedded in our company culture. Throughoutthe supply chain we are actively involved in supporting our suppliers to complywith the current regulations for the pharmaceutical industry. Working within theseguidelines enables us to meet and exceed the very highest quality standards for thedistribution of excipients and active ingredients to all our customers. Our commitmentensures that our quality processes covers the entire supply chain, from suppliers towarehousing and the transport of goods to our customers.

I am responsible for the group`s business activities in the Irish market. Forum Products supplies a range of ingredients, including excipients, active pharmaceutical ingredients and amino acids to both Irish and international Pharmaceutical manufacturing companies, Animal Health companies and businesses engaged in the Animal Nutrition industry.My responsibilities included Business Development, Budgeting, P&L and managing resources.

Responsible for developing sales across the territory, including the introduction of new products. Full responsibility for budgetary planning, P&L and managing resources.In December 2011 Forum Products was acquired by Barentz, a Dutch based ingredients specialist. Barentz is a pan-European company, supplying ingredients to the Food, Animal Nutrition and Pharmaceutical. They have representation in 27 countries, employing 450 staff, with a turnover of €750 million.

Responsible for managing the supply of ingredients to the Animal Nutrition, Animal Health and Pharmaceutical industries operating in the Irish market. Representing International Principals to our customers.

Responsible for the performance, training and development of the sales team. Organising sales and product training, as required. Recruiting and selecting sales team members.Managing the debtors ledger and implementing and managing credit terms and length. Directly managing specific key accounts. Identifying new marketing channels and opportunities for new products