An experienced financial professional, who has operated in a variety of senior management roles in Ireland and internationally. Tom has worked in a variety of industries from earthmoving equipment, FMCG’s to greeting cards.Always willing to take on new challenges in the business environment. Took on major initiatives in the area of Business Excellence and was deeply involved in the Irish Centre for Business Excellence, implementing reporting structures around the European Foundation for Quality Management model.In addition, Tom has accumulated 20 years+ in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, mainly in the FMCG, Foodservice sectors, and specifically food & consumables in the travel sector (e.g. Airlines), delivering significant savings for clients. Over the years Tom has added manufacturing, supply chain management, marketing and selling to his skill set, and achieved significant market share growth, particularly the highly competitive tea and coffee markets.An experienced Finance Director Tom Brennan has worked in the SME sector throughout his career. Involved in start-ups and turnaround situations.He has introduced management reporting, budgeting and forecasting systems. Is well acquainted with rigorous international reporting requirements of multi-nationals, having worked with US based multinationals General Foods, Caterpillar and Hallmark Cards.