This Irish Woman Says She Has Something for Burned-Out Americans

  • Glanbia wants to make protein shakes and bars for mass market
  • Company's shares have risen by more than 400% since 2010
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Siobhan Talbot says she has a remedy for tired Americans.

The 51-year-old managing director of Glanbia Plc and one of only two female heads of the biggest 20 Irish companies listed on the stock market wants to persuade U.S. consumers that protein shakes aren’t just for bodybuilders. Since taking over the top job in 2013, Glanbia is among Ireland’s 10 best-performers, soaring 70 percent. Now the cancer-beating executive is tasked with showing investors she can extend that.