Patrick Cooney

Patrick Cooney currently serves as Group CFO at Version 1 since February 2024. Previously, Patrick held several significant positions at Kerry from July 2013 to March 2024, including Chief Financial Officer, Executive Sponsor for Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, and Finance Director for the EMEA Beverage business. Patrick led global finance transformation initiatives, focusing on operational enhancements and employee engagement while also overseeing Brexit readiness for the group. Prior experience includes roles as Director at PFC Consulting, Chief Financial Officer at ARG, and Head of Post Deal Support at KPMG in Ireland. Patrick's educational background includes a Bachelor of Civil Law from University College Dublin and several professional qualifications in taxation and accounting.