Founder
Ann Rudden
Founder, CEO & Senior Master Chocolatier, Áine’s Handmade Chocolate
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Portrait of Ann Rudden
i. Biography
Ann Rudden is the founder, CEO, and Senior Master Chocolatier at Áine’s Handmade Chocolate in Stradone. She established the business following technical and production roles in the Irish chocolate industry. Her earlier career includes work with Lily O'Brien's in Newbridge and The Irish Chocolate Company in Dublin.
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When did Ann Rudden found Áine’s Handmade Chocolate?
She founded the company in Stradone.
What previous roles did Ann Rudden hold before founding her business?
She worked as a chocolatier and technical manager at Lily O'Brien's and in chocolate production at The Irish Chocolate Company.
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