Our Team

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Peter Thomas - Managing Director

Peter initially joined the company in 1997 as a Sales Manager and returned as Managing Director in 2024, Peter has extensive experience working with Governments and Financial institutions in the specific area of Security Print and Digital solutions. Peter is a commercially focused & customer centric manager with a substantial wealth of lived experience and proven ability in general management, sales, marketing, secure data management operations, manufacturing, and business development.   Peter is a graduate of the IMI and has a masters in Business from Trinity College.
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Brendan Lynch - Sales Director

Appointed in 2011, Brendan specialises in Passport and Identity solutions and has overseen the implementation of several key projects. Brendan has an in-depth knowledge of print, production and personalisation processes and holds a Diploma in Print Management and a Master’s Degree in Professional Practice (Print Media).
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Eddie Ingram - Finance Manager

Eddie Ingram is a Fellow of the ACCA with over 30 years post qualification experience in a range of industries including services, retail, wholesale and manufacturing. Eddie has worked with SWSC since 2010, and with his recent appointment as Finance Manager of SWSC, Eddie has direct day to day responsibility for the finance function.
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Caoimhe O’Donoghue - Customer Service & Compliance Manager

Appointed since 1998, Caoimhe manages the Sales Support Team in addition to ensuring that Smurfit Kappa Security Concepts remains compliant with its many accreditations. These include ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, C&CCC 55 Information Security Standard and the ISO 14298 Intergraf Security Printing standard. Caoimhe has a master’s Degree in Business Studies & Economics from Trinity College.
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Allister Carlile - Production & Technical Manager

Allister has worked with Smurfit Westrock Security Concepts since 2000 and manages our production and technical departments. He has been involved in numerous key projects including the successful changeover from the MRP to the APS and ultimately the ABPS passport for the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade. Allister holds a degree in Print Management and received both the ‘Institute of Printing’ and ‘Young Print Manager’ awards.
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Dale Allman - Sales Manager

Appointed as Sales Manager in 2019, Dale has many years’ experience in the printing industry. During this time Dale has been responsible for various sales, production and senior management roles. Dale is a proven project and account manager and manages key accounts on behalf of SKSC.

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