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RNS Number : 3932V  Associated British Foods PLC  05 March 2026

 

 

5 March 2026

 

Appointment of Group Chief Financial Officer

Associated British Foods plc ("ABF" or "the Group") today announces the
appointment of Joana Edwards as Group Chief Financial Officer with immediate
effect. Joana has served as Group Interim Finance Director since 31 March
2025, and prior to that she was Group Financial Controller, having joined the
group in 2020.

Joana has over 30 years of international finance experience across the UK,
Europe, Middle East and Africa, with particular expertise in FMCG and
consumer-facing industries, including retail. She has a focus on disciplined
capital allocation and shareholder value creation, combined with strong
technical capability across integrated reporting, controls and financial
planning.

Before joining ABF, Joana was Group Financial Controller at L'Oréal, having
previously held a number of senior Finance Director roles across that Group's
regions and business units.

Joana will join the ABF Board as an Executive Director with immediate effect.

Commenting on the appointment, George Weston, Chief Executive, said:

"Joana is a highly experienced financial leader who over the past twelve
months has demonstrated a clear understanding of ABF's business and operating
model, rigour in the execution of her role and a passion for building high
performing teams. Joana will continue to play a key role in delivering the
Group's strategic priorities. Her experience will be invaluable as we continue
to drive long-term, sustainable growth."

Michael McLintock, Chairman, said:

"The Board and I have been very impressed by the capability and strength Joana
has brought to the interim position. She has demonstrated both the judgement
and the skillset required for the role of Chief Financial Officer. We are
delighted to welcome her to the Board."

Joana Edwards, Chief Financial Officer, said:

"I am thrilled to be appointed Chief Financial Officer. During my time at ABF,
I have worked closely with our teams across the business and have seen
first-hand the strength of our portfolio, the resilience of our model and the
depth of talent we have across the organisation. I will focus on disciplined
capital allocation, cost management and cash generation, while ensuring we
invest behind the areas of greatest strategic potential. I look forward to
working with the Board and leadership team to deliver sustainable, long-term
growth and attractive returns for our shareholders."

 

This announcement is made in accordance with UK Listing Rule 6.4.6R. There are
no matters that require disclosure under UK Listing Rule 6.4.8R.

 

For further information please contact:

Associated British Foods

+44 20 7399 6545

Joana Edwards, Chief Financial Officer

Lucinda Baker, Director of Investor Relations

Joe Carberry, Director of Corporate Affairs

 

Brunswick Group

+44 20 7404 5959

ABF@brunswickgroup.com (mailto:ABF@brunswickgroup.com)

Rosie Oddy

Emilia Smith

 

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