Colm Purcell
About Colm Purcell
Colm Purcell serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Glanbia Nutritionals, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in finance, having previously worked in various roles at Glanbia and KPMG Ireland.
Current Role as Chief Financial Officer
Colm Purcell serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Glanbia Nutritionals. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the financial strategy and operations of the organization. His role involves overseeing financial planning, reporting, and analysis, ensuring that the company's financial practices align with its business objectives. He operates from Kilkenny, Leinster, Ireland.
Previous Experience at Glanbia
Prior to his current role, Colm Purcell worked at Glanbia in various capacities. He was the Group Financial Controller from 2017 to 2019, based in County Kilkenny, Ireland. Before that, he served as the Director of Finance - FP&A at Glanbia Performance Nutrition from 2014 to 2017 in Downers Grove, Illinois. His experience at Glanbia spans multiple financial leadership roles.
Experience at KPMG Ireland
Colm Purcell has extensive experience at KPMG Ireland, where he worked for a total of seven years. He served as a Director from 2006 to 2013, with responsibilities that included managing audit engagements and client relationships in Dublin and Barbados. Earlier in his career, he was an Audit Trainee and Audit Manager at KPMG from 1999 to 2004.
Educational Background
Colm Purcell studied at University College Dublin, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Accounting. His studies took place from 1996 to 1999, providing him with a solid foundation in financial principles and practices that support his career in finance.