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RNS Number : 0744O  Hilton Food Group PLC  08 January 2026

8 January 2026

 

Hilton Food Group plc

Board and Senior Leadership Changes

 

Hilton Food Group plc (the "Company") today announces a number of
organisational changes to reflect the ongoing structure and development of the
Group.

Non-Executive Director, Samy Zekhout stepped down from the Board on the 7
January 2026, and has taken up a newly created senior leadership role as Chief
Operating Officer ("COO") for the West region of the business.  He will
oversee operations in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Portugal,
and at an appropriate point in the future our development in Canada.

Samy has deep knowledge and experience of leading international businesses and
proven operational leadership, which will provide strong strategic oversight
across these important markets.  Most recently, he served as Chief Financial
Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Nomad Foods and prior to this,
spent more than 30 years at Procter and Gamble, overlooking global businesses,
with focus on Europe and North America.

Melanie Chambers, currently the Group's APAC Chief Executive Officer has been
appointed COO for the East.  She will oversee operations in Australia, New
Zealand, Asia, Poland and Saudi Arabia.  Melanie brings significant
experience leading complex businesses in growing markets prior to joining
Hilton Foods three years ago and this role builds on her experience of leading
the growth of the APAC region for the business.

Angus Porter has agreed to remain on the Board as a Non-Executive Director and
will not step down at the Company's 2026 Annual General Meeting as previously
announced. His continued service will help to ensure on-going stability and
continuity to help support these changes.

In addition, the Board announces that Bindi Foyle has been appointed Chair of
the Audit Committee, replacing Patricia Dimond in that role. Patricia
continues to serve as Senior Independent Director and as a member of the
Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees.

The Company has also appointed Martyn Espley as Director of Investor
Relations. This full-time appointment reflects the Company's commitment to
strengthening its engagement with the investment community.

 

Executive Chair, Mark Allen OBE said:

"These changes strengthen our leadership across both established and
high-growth regions while maintaining Board continuity.

I am delighted to welcome Samy and Melanie into their expanded executive roles
and to retain Angus' valuable contribution as a Non-executive Director. These
organisational changes, alongside broader internal initiatives, position the
Group well to deliver its strategic objectives, which we look forward to
sharing with you in due course. The appointment of Martyn further enhances our
ability to engage with the investment community as we enter the next phase of
the Group's development."

 

The Group expects to provide a Full Year Trading Update on 29th January 2026.

 

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For further information please contact:

 

 Hilton Food Group plc                        Tel: +44 (0) 1480 387214
 Mark Allen, Executive Chair

 Matt Osborne, Chief Financial Officer

 Martyn Espley, Investor Relations Director

 Headland Consultancy                         Tel: +44 (0) 20 3805 4822
 Susanna Voyle                                Email: hiltonfood@headlandconsultancy.com
                                              (mailto:hiltonfood@headlandconsultancy.com)
 Will Smith
 Joanna Clark

 

 

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