Barry Synnott resigns from Port of Cork board in third senior exit in five months

Barry Synnott resigns from Port of Cork board in third senior exit in five months

Barry Synnott resigns from Port of Cork board in third senior exit in five months


Barry Synnott, group CEO of the Boyne Valley Group and a board member since 2019 of the semi-state Port of Cork Company, has resigned his position at the port. Synnott was reappointed in 2022 for a term that was due to last until 2027. Synnott tendered his resignation directly to the Department of Transport, which oversees the semi-state ports. A spokesperson for the port told The Currency: “The Port of Cork Company has been advised by the Department of Transport that Mr Synnott has formally tendered his resignation with effect from 1/1/26.” Synnott did not respond when contacted for comment.…