+ 353 1 4130100
info@ampersandsales.ie
We are a strong, independent family owned company and are dedicated to the belief that our people are our most important asset. We are proud of our talented and loyal workforce and think of ourselves as an extended family.
OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM
Ampersand have a dynamic and confident management team.
Our key partners see the benefits of these strengths. We can take a long term view
and we have the ability to maximise the opportunities that the market presents.
CIARÁN SCOLARD
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Ciarán was appointed Managing Director of Ampersand in 2016 and brings over 30 years FMCG experience to leading the team, driving sales, and growing brands. Ciarán loves family time, is a sports fan, and unwinds with a glass of Old-World red wine.
JOHN CAREY
FINANCIAL DIRECTOR
John is our numbers man who manages the smooth operational running of Ampersand finances and IT infrastructure. John is a keen GAA supporter & devoted Dubs fanatic who attends every game across the country… rain or shine.
PHILLIP BARGUS
HEAD OF SALES & MARKETING
Phillip comes from a very strong FMCG background with over 25 years’ experience within the industry across both food & alcohol companies. Phillip is a keen motorcycle enthusiast. He also loves to spend quality time with his family.
WILLIE DARDIS
WINE MANAGER/
BUYER
Willie is our wine expert bringing over 30 years’ experience and a dynamic and international perspective to Ampersand Wines through his wine education and customer knowledge. He is a keen golfer and football supporter in his free time.
Sinéad has over 20 years' marketing experience and brings a passion for creativity, branding, design and wine. In her free time she loves interior design, dining out and weekends away with family and friends.
Pat looks after our key accounts and brings a wealth of experience from both a sales and retail perspective. A marathon runner and dedicated sports fan he regularly travels to live sporting events across the world.
MELANIE NANGLE
WAREHOUSE MANAGER
Melanie has been with the company for over 27 years and is responsible for both the duty paid and bonded warehouses. She has a background in performing arts and loves spending her free time at the theatre.
GORDY LINDSAY
IT & MI MANAGER
Gordy has a 25-year experience in commercial and automotive industries, and is especially knowledgeable in areas like development, technological analysis, and consulting. He recently received a PGDip in Data Analytics and advises on technical IT strategies. Gordy enjoys playing and coaching hockey, as well as spending time with his family.
MARINA PRIFTI
Marina has over 20-year corporate experience in human resources across diverse industry sectors in EMEA. She is an accredited certified coach (ACC), NLP practitioner and Theta healer. Marina loves meditation, yoga, hiking and swimming in her spare time.
OUR SALES TEAM
Ampersand’s loyal and passionate sales team have a wealth of knowledge and can assist
retailers in selecting the right product range to suit their convenience store or off-licence.
Our specialised salesforce sell to every corner spanning across the Republic of Ireland and across
all shop formats and sizes. They also have strong long-term relationships with the owners and managers at store level.
(L - R) COLIN OWENS, WILLIE DARDIS, PAT FITZGERALD, LEE MARITZ, DEREK O'LOONEY,
PAUL RAFTERY, EAMONN FERRIS, LIAM TRAVERS, KEITH HURST, PHILLIP BARGUS
If you like what you see and would like to talk to us about how we can work together please get in touch to arrange a meeting and we’ll pop the kettle on and have a chat.
