Author: Brian Barrett

Author

Brian Barrett
Managing Director

Brian Barrett, a FOCUS Managing Director, has extensive expertise is in providing strategic advice to entrepreneurs, business owners and companies to assist them in achieving their strategic ambitions and preparing for significant value events. He has over 16 years of corporate finance experience working with SME’s, large corporate and semi state bodies across Ireland.

Barrett has successfully project management and complete many significant transactions across multiple sectors, including retail, technology, food & beverage, agriculture, logistics, banking, energy and leisure.

Barrett joined in 2019 and is a leading and experienced corporate finance advisor, who provides a broad range of activities from debt advisory, valuations, due diligence, strategic planning, along with buy / sell side services to our clients.

Barrett previously worked for IBI Corporate Finance and EY Transaction Advisory Services.

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Why Food Distribution Businesses Are in Demand

Why Food Distribution Businesses Are in Demand The U.S. food distribution sector remains an attractive M&A market, supported by the scale and resilience... Read more.

Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture, Articles, Blogs, Food & Beverage

Brian Barrett March 27, 2026 0

AgTech: A Practical Driver of Growth and M&A in Agribusiness

AgTech: A Practical Driver of Growth and M&A in Agribusiness Technology has always been central to agricultural productivity. From mechanization and crop... Read more.

Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture, Articles, Blogs

Brian Barrett March 24, 2026 0

Corrugated & Cartonboard Packaging: Industry Landscape and Trends

Corrugated & Cartonboard Packaging: Industry Landscape and Trends Corrugated and cartonboard packaging are essential components of U.S. and global supply... Read more.

Advanced Manufacturing, Articles, Blogs

Brian Barrett March 9, 2026 0

Packaging 2025 Sector Report

Packaging 2025 Sector Report The global packaging sector entered 2025 with resilient fundamentals, supported by end-market and diversified demand, despite... Read more.

Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture, Articles, Blogs, Food & Beverage, Industry Reports

Brian Barrett February 24, 2026 0

Smart Labels: Driving Innovation and Growth

Smart Labels: Driving Innovation and Growth Smart label technologies continue to drive growth within the wider packaging industry. As the U.S. packaging... Read more.

Advanced Manufacturing, Articles, Blogs

Brian Barrett November 24, 2025 0

Flexible Packaging: New technology trends in the food industry

Flexible Packaging: New technology trends in the food industry Sustainable materials and emerging technologies are among the key trends driving growth in... Read more.

Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture, Articles, Blogs, Food & Beverage

Brian Barrett November 21, 2025 0

Abrel Case Study

Abrel Case Study FOCUS advised Abrel Products Limited, a company that produces bespoke products for its customers and it is renowned for its technical knowledge... Read more.

Advanced Manufacturing, Case Studies, Electronics

Brian Barrett March 31, 2025 0