Meet The Team
The Gavin Glynn Foundation (CLBG) is a registered company in Ireland with our office based in Kilcoole, Co.Wicklow.
At present, the board is comprised of:
- John Glynn (Co-Founder & Director)
- Jane Glynn (Co-Founder & Operations Manager)
- Damian Gammell (Director)
- Sharon Walsh Gaynor (Director)
- Ger Devin (Director)
- Frank Giles MD (Medical Director)
- Jane Gallagher (Director)
John Glynn
Co-Founder/Director
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John’s background is in Information Security and IT, and while Gavin was in treatment he spent all his spare time reading medical articles and reaching out to other specialists from all corners of the globe to find the best treatment options for Gavin.
John has built up a large network of medical specialists from all over the world.
When Gavin passed away on 21st October 2014, John & Jayne knew that they must continue on and use their expertise and knowledge which they have gained while caring for Gavin to help other children and their families in Ireland fighting childhood cancer and continue Gavin’s legacy.
Jayne Glynn
Co- Founder and Operations Manager
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Jayne Glynn is Gavin’s mother, Co- Founder and Operations Manager for The Gavin Glynn Foundation.
Having worked in the Promotional Goods industry for over 13 years, Jayne has now chosen to take over the day to day running of TGGF.
Frank Giles MD
Medical Director
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Deputy Director Francis J. Giles, MB, MD, FRCPI, FRCPath is Professor of Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Director of the Northwestern Medicine Developmental Therapeutics Institute.
A cancer specialist with more than two decades of experience, Dr. Giles has led the development of novel drugs, immunotherapies, and other highly targeted approaches, including cancer-directed viruses, monoclonal antibodies, and molecularly directed agents.
Among his many accolades, Dr. Giles was recently elected as a Fellow of the European Academy of Cancer Sciences. He earned his primary medical degree from the National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) and a Doctorate in medicine from NUIG in 2003. He is a Fellow of both the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland and the Royal College of Pathology (United Kingdom).
Damian P Gammell
Director
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Damian Paul Gammell is the Chief Executive Officer of Coca-Cola European Partners PLC. (CCEP).
CCEP is the worlds largest Coca-Cola Bottler and employees over 25,000 across Western Europe.
Mr. Gammell served as the Chief Executive Officer of Anadolu Efes Biracilik ve Malt Sanayii Anonim Sirketi (alternate name: Anadolu Efes) at Anadolu Endüstri Holding A.S. from January 1, 2014 to October 2015 and Beverage Group President of Anadolu Group from January 1, 2014 to October 2015. Mr. Gammell served as Managing Director of Efes Soft Drink at Anadolu Efes Biracilik ve Malt Sanayii AS and served as its Group President of Efes Soft Drink since January 1, 2012. He served as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at Coca-Cola Icecek A.S. since January 1, 2012 until January 1, 2014. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Gammell served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Anadolu Beverage Group, one of the world’s largest beverage companies and owner of Coca-Cola Icecek.
Mr. Gammell joined Anadolu in 2010 from The Coca-Cola Company, where he served as head of the Company’s operations in Germany since 2005 and in Russia from 2001 to 2004. He has over 20 years of experience in the Coca-Cola system, Mr. Gammell has also worked in Eastern Europe, Australia, Korea, Indonesia, Turkey, and Pakistan, among other locations. He served as the Chief Executive Officer at Coca-Cola Erfrischungsgetränke AG since 2005. He held a variety of senior roles across the fields of commercial and general management both in Europe and Australia. He served as Chief Executive Officer of the bottling business in Russia from 2001 to 2004. He led the German business through increasing both volume growth and profitability, consistently over the past 6 years. Mr. Gammell served as a Director at Coca-Cola Icecek A.S. until October 2015. He served as a Director of Anadolu Efes Biracilik ve Malt Sanayii Anonim Sirketi since February 4, 2014 until 2015.
He is involved in a number of global non-profit initiatives. He serves on the health care committee of the World Economic Forum.
In 2009, he was nominated as Young Global Leader (YGL) of the World Economic Forum. Mr. Gammell is a graduate of the College of Marketing, Dublin. He studied for his Master of Science in change management at Oxford University and HEC Paris and graduated with an Msc in Change Management.
He has also completed programs at the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, and the Dublin Institute of Technology.
Sharon Walsh Gaynor
Director
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Sharon joined HEINEKEN Ireland as Marketing Director in 2010 after various marketing roles at United Distillers and Diageo working across the spirits portfolio, and later at Coca Cola working on sports, energy and across the soft drinks category. In her role as Marketing Director she was instrumental in unlocking business growth through a consumer first approach fuelled by deep consumer insight, accelerating brand value, and driving a portfolio approach, a highlight being the company’s move beyond beer into the cider category. The successful launch of Orchard Thieves sparked a roll out in many other countries across Europe. Sharon was appointed Global Cider Director at HEINEKEN NV in 2016, where she further shaped the Cider category around the globe with a clear business strategy, new brand innovations and variety of flavours and tastes.
Sharon returned to HEINEKEN Ireland in early 2020 and moved into the role of Commercial Director. During these years, she led the sales organisation through the toughest Covid closures in Europe, truly living customer centricity, keeping energy and momentum internally with her teams, and shaping a customer and consumer first recovery plan that led to the company coming out stronger, reflected in an impressive market share growth for the business. Under her leadership, the sales function became a more diverse and inclusive organisation, and also made huge strides in being a digitally enabled and data driven sales organisation. The eB2B journey was started under her tenure, being by far the preferred ordering and service platform in the industry.
Today, as CEO, Sharon is passionate about empowering and mobilising teams, role modelling authentic leadership, and driving a daring, winning and caring culture.
Sharon is married to Alan and a busy mother of three teenage boys. In her spare time, she likes to keep fit, play piano, socialise and travel with friends and family. Her favourite tipple is a cold fresh half pint of Heineken draught!
Ger Devin
Director
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Ger Devin is a highly accomplished business owner and entrepreneur with a proven track record of success across multiple industries. He owns and operates a thriving bakery in West Cork, employing a substantial workforce, alongside a leading partyware and a Field Marketing business.
Before establishing himself as a business leader, Ger held several senior management positions at Flanagan’s Sales & Marketing, Glanbia PLC, Rehab Lotteries and the National Lottery, where he gained invaluable insights into business operations, team leadership, and strategic growth. His extensive experience working with people and managing large-scale operations provided him with the foundation to build and grow his own businesses.
Ger’s entrepreneurial journey began 16 years ago when he launched his first business providing Field Marketing services to blue-chip clients within the supermarket sector. Since then, he has continued to expand his business portfolio while maintaining a strong commitment to community engagement.
Beyond his professional endeavour’s, Ger has served as a Board Member and Chairman of St. Laurence’s School for 8 years, where he oversaw several impactful initiatives, and fostering a more inclusive educational environment.
A well-respected figure in the Greystones community, Ger has received numerous honorary awards for his contributions, particularly within the swimming community. As a long-distance swimmer, he has achieved extraordinary feats, completing the English Channel, Catalina, Around Manhattan 20 Bridges, Fastnet Rock, and the North Channel, among others.
Born in Bray, Ger moved to Greystones with his wife, Janet, where they raised their three children, each of whom has carved out a successful path in their own right.
Ger’s extensive leadership experience, business acumen, and dedication to community development. He aims to bring his strategic vision, operational expertise, and passion for inclusivity to the role.
Jane Gallagher
Director
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Jane Gallagher is a dedicated and passionate professional with over three decades of experience in the events industry. As a Managing Partner of Red Robin Events, Jane has played a pivotal role in building the company into a globally recognized leader in event logistics and guest experiences. With a strong focus on long-lasting client partnerships, she continues to lead and support a team of 70 events professionals while traveling the world to deliver exceptional events.
Beyond her professional achievements, Jane cherishes her life in the countryside of Clare with her husband, Geoff, their son, Clay, and their three Labradors—Boomer, Boots, and Biscuits.