Press Release – 29.5.24 

As part of the DD group’s recent acquisition and integration of DMI (Dental Medical Ireland), Pat O’Brien has been appointed as the DD Group’s new UK & Ireland Managing Director for Dental and Equipment. Prior to its acquisition, Pat O’Brien was the CEO of DMI, and he brings over twenty years’ experience in Dental and Private Equity sectors to the role. With this exciting new appointment, the DD Group are poised for a period of dynamic growth and innovation. 

This new role will allow Pat O’Brien to oversee the breadth of the DD Group’s dental and equipment sales functions in the UK & Ireland and drive ambitious growth strategies. Additionally, the business intends to prioritise the following: 

  • Continued Focus on Excellence: The DD Group remains dedicated to delivering the highest quality products and services to customers. Ongoing integration efforts will ensure that the best practices from both DMI and the DD Group are leveraged. 
  • Improved Collaboration: This integration and leadership change will foster greater collaboration across the DD Group at pace, enhancing its ability to innovate and respond to market demands. 
  • Opportunities for Growth: The DD Group encourages its employees to embrace the changes and explore opportunities for growth alongside their new colleagues.

In a comment on this development, CEO of DD Group, Sam Tyrer, said the following: “Pat has been with DMI for an incredible 22 years and has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and a deep commitment to the growth of the business and his team's development. I am truly delighted to welcome Pat to the executive team at DD Group where I am confident he will make a positive and significant impact to our strategy and growth.”  

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About DD Group 

Founded over 50 years ago, DD is the only integrated distribution and demand creation platform for products and services for both dental and medical aesthetics customers. Through a unique ‘one-stop shop,’ customers have access to over 30,000 dental and medical aesthetics products, prescription medicines, equipment and technology alongside dental engineering and compliance services. DD Group is an affiliated portfolio company of Sun European Partners, LLP.  

For more information, please visit www.ddgroupcorporate.com 

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