Aidan is an unusual leader. With 30 years of experience in the agribusiness sector, his role has changed so often that his experience covers the full range of executive and managerial challenges. He has direct experience with greenfield start-ups, high-growth environments, turnaround issues, and challenging economic environments in a wide range of political and economic systems.

Aidan’s leadership experience ranges from strategy to operations to production, as well as developing sales programs and cohesive teams that deliver strong results.

Having worked in over 100 countries, lived in six, and spoken five languages, Aidan is well-placed to understand the complexities of virtually any environment. He has worked in political associations with state and national governments in the US, China, Europe, and Brazil, and international organizations such as the European Union and the United Nations.

Aidan has appeared as a radio and television commentator, often cited for his knowledge of agribusiness and animal feed industry innovation. He holds positions as an adjunct professor of marketing at the Smurfit School of Business, University College Dublin, the China Agricultural University in Beijing, and North Carolina State University in the USA.

He has published over 30 academic articles and is a regular contributor to social media, where he is particularly active on LinkedIn and Twitter.