19-02-2010
Tommy Murray joined the Board of General Paints as our first non-executive Director in 2009. General Paints is almost 60 years old and has been going through a period of
dynamic change. Tommy brought a new fresh and outside perspective to the Board which has been very useful. Tommy has enormous experience in brand
development and he has made a major contribution to identification of the need and implementation of strategies for General Paints to build the Colortrend brand.
Kevin O'Conor says of Tommy, " He is respected and liked by both his fellow Directors and Management and he has made a significant contribution across the breath of the
company including manufacturing & operations, sales & marketing and administration. His ability to Mentor the other Directors, some of whom have little experience at Board level, has been very beneficial. Furthermore it
has proven motivational for the employees in the company to witness the presence of Tommy on our Board and appreciating the efforts the company is making to grow the business".
"I can only say that I'm sorry I didn't look for a non-exec Director on the Board some years ago and I'd heartily encourage any private company to
consider the both measurable and immeasurable benefits of having a Non-Exec Director and/or Mentor on the Board". Kevin O'Connor MD, Colortrend