REG - Cranswick PLC - Director Appointment and Board Changes

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23/05/2023 07:15

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RNS Number : 2426A  Cranswick PLC  23 May 2023

23 May 2023

Cranswick plc

(the "Company" or "the Group")

 

Director Appointment and Board Changes

 

Non-Executive Director Appointment

Cranswick plc, a leading UK food producer, announces the appointment of
Alan Williams as an independent Non-Executive Director of the Company with
effect from 24 July 2023.

 

Alan is the Chief Financial Officer of Travis Perkins plc, the UK's largest
distributor of construction materials.  Prior to this, Alan held a number of
senior management roles in the food sector having served as CFO at Greencore
Group plc for six years and previously working at Cadbury plc in a variety of
financial roles in the UK, France and the USA. In addition to his finance
background, Alan has extensive experience in leading strategic initiatives,
mergers and acquisitions, integrations and business transformation. Alan is a
member of the Institute of Management Accountants and a Qualified Corporate
Treasurer.

 

On appointment, Alan will become the Chair the Audit Committee and a member of
the Nomination and ESG Committees.

 

Alan is an Executive Director at Travis Perkins plc.  No other information is
required to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13R in relation to Alan
Williams' appointment as a Non-Executive Director of the Company.

 

Board Changes

Cranswick announces that Liz Barber will succeed Mark Reckitt as the Company's
Senior Independent Director with effect from his retirement as a Non-Executive
Director of the Company on 24 July 2023. Alan Williams will succeed Liz Barber
as Chair of the Audit Committee with effect from this date.

 

The Company also announces that with effect from today, Yetunde Hofmann has
been appointed as the Company's designated Director for engagement with the
workforce. This role was previously undertaken by Tim Smith, who has retired
from the role given his additional responsibilities following his appointment
as Chairman.

 

Tim J Smith, Chairman of Cranswick plc, commented:

"I am delighted that Alan will be joining our Board. Alan's background and
extensive experience in our sector will greatly complement the existing skills
of the Board and will enhance our governance- we look forward to Alan joining
us in July."

 

Enquiries:

 

 Cranswick plc                                 01482 275 000
 Mark Bottomley, Chief Financial Officer

 Powerscourt                                   020 7250 1446
 Elizabeth Kittle / Louisa Henry/ Maxim Hibbs  cranswick@powerscourt-group.com

 

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