Gareth is the Founder and Managing Director of Ahascragh Distillery, a family-owned business that produces sustainable and innovative Irish whiskey and gin. He is a certified distiller with a passion for creating high-quality and distinctive spirits that reflect his Irish heritage and culture. He has over 30 years of experience in the chemical industry, where he designed, built, and managed large-scale manufacturing operations and businesses for diverse product lines and markets.
Prior to launching his own venture, Gareth was the President of Asia Pacific for LORD Corporation, a diversified technology and manufacturing company. He led the regional strategy and operations, achieving maximum return on invested capital and developing long-term objectives and policies. He also represented the region to customers, partners, financial community, and the general public. He has lived and worked in many countries, including Germany, Italy, UK, Ireland, France, Switzerland, USA, China, and Hong Kong, gaining valuable insights and skills from working and living in different cultures and roles. Gareth holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from University College Dublin and an Executive MBA from University College Cork. He also completed the Accelerated Development Programme at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Gareth's mission is to build great leaders and teams that can deliver a culture of high performance, agility, and customer responsiveness.
