Cranswick PLC Directorate Change (6120G)
March 05 2018 - 2:00AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 6120G
Cranswick PLC
05 March 2018
5 March 2018
Cranswick plc
("Cranswick" or "the Company" or "the Group")
Directorate changes
Cranswick plc announces the appointment, with effect from 1
April 2018, of Pam Powell and Tim Smith as independent
non-executive directors of the Company.
Pam Powell
Pam has a long and successful international career in strategy,
marketing and innovation in fast moving consumer goods, including
latterly, food and beverages. Pam spent nine years at SABMiller
plc, holding the position of Group Director of Strategy and
Innovation, and prior to this, worked at Coty Europe in France,
Unilever plc in London, and Lever Brothers in New York.
Pam is currently a non-executive director of Premier Foods plc
and A.G. Barr plc. No other information on Pam is required to be
disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13R.
Tim Smith
Tim has extensive experience of the UK food sector having worked
in food manufacturing, government regulation and supermarket retail
during his career.
Most recently, Tim worked at Tesco plc between 2012 and 2017 as
its Group Quality Director where he was responsible for product
development, responsible sourcing, quality and technical matters.
Prior to joining Tesco, Tim was the Chief Executive of the Food
Standards Agency between 2008 and 2012 during which time he led a
strategic review of the agency and also developed strong
relationships with regulatory organisations and government in the
UK and the rest of the world. Before joining the Food Standards
Agency, Tim led a number of food manufacturing businesses including
Express Dairies plc and Arla Foods plc where Tim became Chief
Executive in 2005 with responsibility for delivery of the group's
strategic plan including a GBP180million investment programme. Tim
also sits on the board of a number of food industry and charitable
bodies.
No other information on Tim is required to be disclosed pursuant
to Listing Rule 9.6.13R.
Martin Davey, Chairman of Cranswick plc, commented:
"I am delighted that Pam and Tim will be joining our board. They
bring significant additional expertise and sector experience which
the Group will benefit from as it continues to move forward and
develop."
For further information, please contact:
Enquiries:
Cranswick plc 01482 372 000
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Mark Bottomley, Finance
Director
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Powerscourt 020 7250 1446
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Nick Dibden / Lisa Kavanagh cranswick@powerscourt-group.com
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Notes:
1. Cranswick's activities are focused within the UK and include
the processing and supply of fresh pork, sausage, bacon, cooked
meats, premium fresh and cooked poultry, charcuterie and pastry
products. Products are primarily supplied into the UK food retail,
food service and food manufacturing sectors. Results for the year
to 31 March 2017 showed revenue from continuing operations of
GBP1,245m and profit before tax on the same basis of GBP77.5m.
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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