The UK Deposit Management Organisation (UK DMO) has appointed Niamh Lawlor as its chief financial officer.
The DMO is an organisation responsible for designing, delivering and operating the new Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) across England, Northern Ireland and Scotland, set to come into force on 1 October 2027.
Lawlor brings over 25 years of senior financial leadership experience and was part of the executive team that implemented Ireland’s DRS.
She joins the DMO from Poundstretcher, where she was chief financial officer. Prior to Poundstretcher, Lawlor spent over two decades at Tesco in senior finance roles, including chief financial officer and executive board director at Tesco Ireland.
Lawlor will be a member of the DMO’s executive leadership team and board, responsible for leading the organisation’s financial strategy, governance and performance as it continues to build towards full operational delivery of the DRS in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
In November 2025, the DMO named Russell Davies as its chief executive officer.
Lawlor said: “The DMO has made strong progress in a short space of time, and I’m pleased to be joining at this important next phase. I’m looking forward to working with colleagues to help build the financial foundations needed to support the successful delivery of the scheme.”
Chair of the UK DMO John Bason said: “Niamh’s appointment is an important step for the organisation. With Board positions now filled and organisational structures in place, we are moving into the next phase of work – finalising scheme design and supporting industry readiness across the UK, to ensure the scheme is practical, fair and works for everyone involved.”
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