dnata has appointed Siobhán Meaney as Managing Director of its Catering & Retail business in Ireland, effective October 1 2026. Meaney succeeds Andrew Whitworth, who is leaving the business after more than 10 years with dnata.
In her new role, Meaney will oversee dnata’s Catering & Retail operations in Ireland, with responsibility for its people, customers, operations and continued growth in the market.
She joins the position from dnata Ireland’s leadership team, where she has served as Finance Director for almost eight years. Before joining dnata, Meaney was an Associate Director at CPL Group Plc. She is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) and brings financial and commercial experience alongside an understanding of dnata’s business, customers and operations in Ireland.
Robin Padgett, CEO of dnata Catering & Retail, said: “Siobhán has already made a significant contribution to our operations and growth in the market, and I’m delighted to see her take this next step with dnata.
“Ireland is an important market for our Catering & Retail business, with strong customer partnerships and exciting opportunities ahead. Under Siobhán’s leadership, we will continue investing in our people and capabilities while delivering the quality, innovation and reliability our airline partners expect from us.”
Siobhán Meaney, Managing Director, dnata Catering & Retail Ireland, said: “I’m incredibly proud to take on this role and lead our talented team in Ireland. Having been part of the business and its development over the years, I’ve seen first-hand the passion and expertise our people bring to our customers every day.
“We have built a strong operation in Ireland, and there is plenty more we want to achieve. I look forward to working with our teams, customers and partners as we continue strengthening our business, developing our capabilities and delivering exceptional experiences for airline customers and their passengers.”
The company recently expanded its long-standing partnership with Aer Lingus in Ireland to include management of the airline’s inflight retail programme. Under the five-year agreement, dnata manages the end-to-end retail proposition, including product sourcing and procurement, warehousing and technology provision, supporting more than 160 Aer Lingus flights each day across Dublin, Shannon and Cork.
