Ben O’Gara Appointed Production Director at CPD

CPD Bodies is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben O’Gara as Production Director, marking a significant milestone in both his career and the continued growth of the business. 

Ben’s appointment recognises 14 years of service with CPD Bodies, having joined the company as a saw developer and progressed through the production function to become a central figure in delivering its vehicle conversion capability. Starting in the tipper shop, Ben has developed extensive technical knowledge and a deep understanding of CPD’s production processes, standards and customer requirements. 

As Production Director, Ben will have responsibility for overseeing CPD Bodies’ production operations, supporting continued scalability, maintaining quality and compliance standards, and playing a key role in delivering the company’s long-term strategic plans. 

Commenting on his appointment, Ben O’Gara, Production Director at CPD Bodies, said: 

“I’m incredibly proud to step into this role and grateful to Cathal, Liam, Dave and Tom for placing their trust in me, along with the support of the rest of the team. CPD has some exciting plans, and I’m looking forward to building on what we’ve achieved together as a team.” 

Cathal Doocey, Managing Director of CPD Bodies, added: 

“Ben’s journey at CPD Bodies is a great example of what can be achieved through commitment, capability and a deep understanding of the business. His knowledge of our production operation is second to none, and the respect he commands across the company is clear to see. 

As we look ahead to the next phase of CPD’s growth, Ben will play an integral role in delivering our plans while ensuring we continue to meet the high standards our customers expect.” 

Ben’s appointment reflects CPD Bodies’ ongoing commitment to developing talent from within and strengthening its leadership team to support future growth, innovation and operational excellence across the LCV conversion sector.