CSNA Sub-Committees

National Executive
2023-2025

Vincent Jennings

My journey in retail began in 1966 in Limerick, where my father ran a newsagency.

From 1976 to 2004, I managed several outlets in the city, focusing on forecourt and convenience stores. Throughout this time, I held various positions including Branch Secretary, Branch President, National Executive Member, and National President. This experience has given me a deep understanding of our members’ challenges and, at least some insights into their solutions.

In 2004, I became the CEO of the CSNA and have proudly represented our members and their interests for over 20 years at both local and governmental levels. Currently, I serve on the Retail Forum and the Retail Payments Forum. Additionally, I recently took on the role of Chairperson of the Alliance for Insurance Reform and have previously been a member of the Low Pay Commission. In 2024, I was honoured with the Shelflife C-Store Champion of the Year Award.

Gus O Hara

Gus was born into the retail world, with his parents managing a grocery store in Foxford, Co Mayo, since the 1950s.

He held management positions at both Quinnsworth and H. Williams, where he served as a Buying Executive until 1987.

In 1988, Gus opened his first convenience store in Raheny, Dublin, under the Spar brand and later owned and operated two Spar stores in Clontarf until recently. He continues to run a Spar store on Stiles Road, Clontarf.

A dedicated member of the CSNA since 1988, this marks his second term at the National Executive level, and he is currently serving his second term as National President, having previously held the position in 2005/2006.

Gus was honoured with the Convenience Champion of the Year award at the 2017 Shelflife Awards.

Being part of a community of fellow retailers and offering mutual support is fundamental to his membership.