United Hardware Limited (UHL) has announced the reappointment of Eoin McGettigan as its Non-Executive Chairman. As Non-Executive Chairman of United Hardware, which has a network of over 150 DIY, homeware, garden and builders’ merchant stores with combined annual retail sales in excess of €500 million and 2,000 employees, Eoin will continue to oversee the implementation of the company’s ambitious business strategy which aims to grow the Group’s nationwide footprint, strengthen its market positioning and improve operational efficiencies.
During his first term, Eoin oversaw the completion of a long-term merger between Associated Hardware and National Hardware, switching over to a single entity trading under the United Hardware company name, which served as the name for the joint venture between both companies since 2009.
The new single entity structure operates as a true cooperative business with the sole focus of delivering maximum value to its 115 equal shareholding members with the majority of profits being returned to members through rebates and loyalty bonuses, and remaining profits being reinvested into the Group to facilitate future growth and development.
Eoin McGettigan will complete his tenure as CEO of Cork Port in May. He has over 30 years’ retail experience, having previously held Executive Director roles with some of Ireland’s leading companies including Musgraves, Dunnes Stores, and Lifestyle Sports. Eoin was also previously CEO of The Co-op Group in the UK.
