Kevin O'Byrne
Chairman at
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 30/09/2026
Profile
Currently, Kevin O'Byrne occupies the position of Chief Financial Officer & Director at J Sainsbury Plc. He is also on the board of Centrica Plc and Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd. In his past career he held the position of Executive Director & CEO-Koctas Brands at Kingfisher plc Chief Executive Officer of B&Q Plc and Chief Executive Officer of B&Q Ireland Ltd. (both are subsidiaries of Kingfisher plc), Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Poundland Group Ltd., Chief Executive Officer & Director at Poundland Ltd., Finance Director of Dixons Retail Group Ltd., Chief Financial Officer of Hemscott Ltd., Group Finance Director at DSG International Retail Ltd. and Finance Director-European Region at The Quaker Oats Co.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2026 | 26,071 ( 0.01% ) | 2 M $ | 30/09/2026 | |
CENTRICA PLC 0.01% | 21/09/2026 | 348,000 ( 0.01% ) | 682 818 $ | 30/09/2026 |
Kevin O'Byrne active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CENTRICA PLC | Chairman | 16/12/2024 |
| INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC. | Chairman | 01/05/2025 |
Sainsbury's Bank Plc
 Sainsbury's Bank Plc Regional BanksFinance Provides a range of financial products including insurance, credit cards, savings and loans | Director of Finance/CFO | 09/01/2017 |
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd.
 Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates supermarkets through online and in store | Director/Board Member | 09/01/2017 |
Former positions of Kevin O'Byrne
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| J SAINSBURY PLC | Director of Finance/CFO | 04/03/2023 |
| LAND SECURITIES PLC | Director/Board Member | 30/09/2017 |
| POUNDLAND GROUP PLC | Chief Executive Officer | 01/12/2016 |
B&Q Ltd.
 B&Q Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sells furniture, paints, hardware, heating and plumbing equipment through online | Chief Executive Officer | 15/05/2015 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | Director of Finance/CFO | 03/07/2012 |
Education of Kevin O'Byrne
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
70
1st degree connections
20
1st degree companies
Male
Female
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 20 |
|---|---|
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
 International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures food flavor compounds, pharmaceutical excipients, cosmetic active and natural health ingredients | Consumer Non-Durables |
The Quaker Oats Co.
 The Quaker Oats Co. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures beverages and other food products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Centrica Plc
 Centrica Plc Gas DistributorsUtilities Distributes natural gas and electricity to business & residential customers | Utilities |
Currys Retail Group Ltd.
 Currys Retail Group Ltd. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Operates as an electrical retailer and services company | Retail Trade |
Poundland Group Ltd.
 Poundland Group Ltd. Discount StoresRetail Trade Owns and operates retail stores | Retail Trade |
J Sainsbury Plc
 J Sainsbury Plc Food RetailRetail Trade Engages in the grocery retailing, financial services and general merchandise businesses | Retail Trade |
Kingfisher plc
 Kingfisher plc Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Operates and manages retail chains | Retail Trade |
Land Securities Group Plc
 Land Securities Group Plc Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a REIT that invests in and develops office, retail and urban neighborhoods | Finance |
HORNBACH Holding AG & Co. KGaA
 HORNBACH Holding AG & Co. KGaA Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Operates as a holding company through its subsidiaries owns home improvement stores | Retail Trade |
Hemscott Ltd.
 Hemscott Ltd. Financial Publishing/ServicesCommercial Services Provides business, financial data and investor relations services | Commercial Services |
P. Kotsovolos SA
 P. Kotsovolos SA Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Retails household appliances and consumer electronics | Retail Trade |
Poundland Ltd.
 Poundland Ltd. Discount StoresRetail Trade Operates variety stores that offers general merchandise items | Retail Trade |
Sainsbury's Bank Plc
Sainsbury's Bank Plc Regional BanksFinance Provides a range of financial products including insurance, credit cards, savings and loans | Finance |
Koçtas Yapi Marketleri Ticaret AS
 Koçtas Yapi Marketleri Ticaret AS Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales and retails online furniture, HVAC, plumbing, hardware, lighting & electronics | Distribution Services |
B&Q Ltd.
B&Q Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sells furniture, paints, hardware, heating and plumbing equipment through online | Retail Trade |
Trinity College Dublin
 Trinity College Dublin Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd.
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates supermarkets through online and in store | Retail Trade |
B&Q Ireland Ltd.
 B&Q Ireland Ltd. Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Distributes hardware products | Retail Trade |
DSG International Retail Ltd. | |
DSG Corporate Services Ltd. |
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