CJ Lang & Son Ltd, the family-owned Scottish SPAR wholesaler and leading convenience retailer, has announced the appointment of Eoin McGettigan as non-executive chair, effective 5th February 2026.
McGettigan brings more than 35 years’ senior executive leadership experience across retail, wholesale and consumer-facing businesses, including CEO roles at Musgrave, Budgens-Londis, Co-op Retail and Lifestyle Sports.
Alongside his executive career, McGettigan founded DriveChain in 2008, a consulting and interim management practice supporting leading businesses through strategic and operational change.
“We are delighted to welcome Eoin to the business,” Colin McLean, CJ Lang & Son chief executive, said. “The team at CJ Lang is very much looking forward to working closely with him to help shape and deliver our ongoing transformation programme, ensuring the business remains well positioned for the future.”
McGettigan said: “I look forward to working with the family shareholders and over 1,700 colleagues in continuing to support independent retailers grow their businesses in the communities they serve. I feel privileged to be afforded the opportunity.”
McGettigan succeeds Jim Hepburn, who stood down from his role as non-executive chairman when his tenure came to an end in December.
CJ Lang thanked Hepburn for his contribution to the business over the past several years.
Based in Dundee, C J Lang supports over 300 independent and company-owned SPAR stores throughout Scotland.