Graham’s: Billy Keane to be non-executive director

DAIRY firm Graham’s will today unveil former Robert Wiseman Dairies managing director Billy Keane as a non-executive director.

Billy Keane brings a wealth of experience to Graham's. Picture: Contributed

Keane spent 18 years at Wiseman, serving as finance director before becoming managing director in July 2010. He left the business in November 2012, nine months after German yoghurt maker Muller mounted a £279.5 million takeover.

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