Sysco Ireland has appointed three new team members

Sysco Ireland has appointed three new team members across its operations, culinary and nutrition divisions.

Gavin McMurtry, Operations and Supply Chain Director, Sysco Ireland

Gavin McMurtry has been appointed Operations and Supply Chain Director at Sysco Ireland, with responsibility for end-to-end operations across the company’s Irish business. He leads a team of 1,300 colleagues across a central Dublin hub and nine regional centres, managing fleet, facilities, and nearly 9,000 SKUs to support nationwide next-day delivery to more than 11,000 customers. He previously held senior roles at Aldi in retail and logistics, including managing large-scale distribution operations and leading digital transformation programmes.

Keith Piggott, Development Chef, Sysco Limerick.

Keith Piggott has been appointed development chef at Sysco Ireland in Limerick, where he will support customers across the South and Southwest of Ireland with menu development and foodservice solutions. He will work closely with customers to develop efficient, cost-effective kitchen strategies while encouraging the use of fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients. Keith previously worked as a development chef with Sodexo and has held roles across fine dining, gastro pubs, and cafés, including head chef at Pery Square in Limerick. He was also the recipient of the National Street Food Award at CATEX 2025.

Dr Catherine Logan, Sysco NutritionistDr Catherine Logan has been appointed Nutritionist at Sysco Ireland, where she will integrate nutrition expertise across the company’s Irish operations to support menu development, product innovation, and customer-focused nutrition initiatives. In her role, she will work with chefs, caterers, and foodservice clients to ensure offerings meet nutritional standards and respond to consumer trends. Catherine brings over 20 years’ experience spanning the food industry, public health, and academia. She previously held roles at Kellogg Europe, working on brands including Special K, All Bran, and Crunchy Nut, and at the National Dairy Council, where she developed strategic partnerships and gained market insight.