How did your career path lead to Shabra Group? I started my business, Shabra Plastics, selling plastic bags from a horse stable, before moving to state-of-the-art recycling and reprocessing facilities where we began manufacturing bags from waste collected in Ireland. We later turned our attention to the hospitality industry and acquired the Moyvalley Hotel and Golf Resort. We have also acquired Urban Wellness Ltd, a natural skincare brand selling Urban Veda products.
What’s the most important lesson you have learnt over the course of your career ? Be positive, listen and believe in yourself. What’s a typical day for you? My day starts at 5am when I begin work on my laptop. At 7am, I visit my stables to feed my racehorses and appreciate the quiet morning and the beautiful scenery.
I then head out to Shabra headquarters, where the day goes by very quickly. In the evening, I enjoy cooking and reading, and I always thank God for allowing me to have another good day. How many staff are on your team? We have nearly 200 employees.
What are the highlights of your time at Shabra? Sharing with my team the knowledge and lessons I’m learning from day-to-day experiences in business. If there is a problem or issue – which is expected in business – we always try to sort it out and not be downhearted. After all, tomorrow is a new day.
What has been your biggest challenge to date? The biggest challenge was when the levy on carrier bags was introduced. I only learned about it when I .
