New finance director at Gowan Group

Gowan Group has appointed Alan Kilroy as finance director to the boards of Gowan Distributors Ltd., Peugeot importer and Leeson Motors Ltd., Opel importer in Ireland.

Alan Kilroy

Kilroy joined Gowan Group as group accountant in May 2005. He moved to Gowan Distributors in October 2013 as financial controller and became head of finance in January 2017.

Gowan Group says Alan Kilroy has played an invaluable part in growing Peugeot’s market share over the past 15 years, and has forged close relationships with Automobiles Peugeot, the dealer network, employees, members of the Gowan Group board and shareholders. He was instrumental in acquiring the Opel franchise in October 2019, the group adds.

Since that acquisition, the Tipperary native has also played a critical role in driving Opel’s commercial policy and is working closely with the Opel senior management team, the PSA Group and is now charged with developing strong relationships with the Opel dealer network.

Michael Dwan, Gowan Group managing director said: “Alan has been instrumental in growing Peugeot’s market share for over 15 years and I thank him for his invaluable contribution to date. His appointment to the Board of Gowan Distributors and Leeson Motors, will now see him charged with driving Opel and Peugeot’s commercial policy to further help increase market share for both brands. Armed with his considerable knowledge and expertise, I wish him every success in his new role.”