Global air and travel services comepany dnata has appointed Siobhán Meaney as Managing Director of its Catering & Retail business in Ireland, effective 1 October 2026.
dnata in Ireland is based at Dublin Airport Logistics Park and provides inflight catering and retail services to seven international airlines across three airports in Ireland. Collectively, its facilities span 9,100 square metres and can produce up to 40,000 meals per day.
Meaney succeeds Andrew Whitworth, who is leaving the business after more than 10 years of successful service with dnata. “I’m incredibly proud to take on this role and lead our talented team in Ireland,” Meaney commented. “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.”
Meaney will be overseeing dnata’s Catering and Retail operations in Ireland, with responsibility for the company’s people, customers, operations and continued growth in the market.
Before this new role, Meaney was dnata Ireland’s Finance Director for almost eight years. Prior to joining dnata, Siobhán was an Associate Director at CPL Group Plc. A Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA), she brings extensive financial and commercial expertise, alongside an in-depth 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.
