Saint-Gobain has announced the appointment of Barry Hennessy to the newly established role in Ireland of Commercial Sector Director; a strategic leadership position created to strengthen the company’s commercial capabilities and support the delivery of its Lead and Grow ambition across the construction market.
Barry brings more than 20 years of experience within Saint-Gobain, during which he has developed extensive technical, specification and commercial expertise and most recently served as National Specification Manager, where he played a key role in strengthening strategic partnerships and driving commercial performance.
In his new position, Barry will lead the Commercial Sector Division, with responsibility for strengthening demand and championing the value of Saint-Gobain’s solutions across the full portfolio of Saint-Gobain’s brands in Ireland. This role is designed to enhance how the organisation creates and converts demand across the sector and will continue to collaborate with the sales team which remains central to the success of Saint-Gobain’s service offering.
Barry said, “I am pleased to assume the role of Commercial Sector Director and to continue contributing to Saint‑Gobain’s long‑term growth in Ireland. Throughout my career with the organisation, I have seen the significant impact that our technical expertise, innovative solutions and strong partnerships can deliver. In this new capacity, I look forward to working with our teams and industry stakeholders to further strengthen market demand, enhance the value we provide to our customers, and support the delivery of Saint‑Gobain’s strategic ambitions across the Irish construction sector.”
For more information on Saint-Gobain brands in Ireland visit www.saint-gobain.ie
