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RNS Number : 2334T  Kerry Group PLC  17 February 2026

 

 

17 February 2026

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KERRY GROUP PLC

Chair Succession and Board Update

Kerry Group plc (the "Company" or the "Group") announces the following Board
and Committee update.

Chair Succession

As previously announced, Mr. Tom Moran will retire as Chair and as a Director
of the Company at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting on 30 April
2026 ("2026 AGM"). Mr. Moran joined the Board in September 2015 and took up
the role of Chair in April 2022.

The Company is pleased to announce that Ms. Fiona Dawson has been appointed by
the Board of Directors as Chair Designate, following a comprehensive selection
process led by Mr. Christopher Rogers, the Senior Independent Director. Fiona
will succeed Tom as Chair at the conclusion of the 2026 AGM and will be
independent on appointment.

Fiona joined the Kerry Group Board as a non-Executive Director in January
2022, following a very successful 33-year executive career at Mars where she
held a number of roles, culminating in her final role as Global President
Food, Customers and Multisales Markets sitting on the global leadership team.
She is an experienced non-executive Board member and is currently a
non-Executive Director of Lego Group A/S, Marks and Spencer Group plc and
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc.

Tom Moran, Chair, commented: "It has been a privilege to serve on the Kerry
Group Board for over ten years, including four years as Board Chair. I have
worked alongside a dedicated and talented group of Directors over the years
and an outstanding leadership team."

Edmond Scanlon, CEO, added: "On behalf of the Board, I would like to extend
our thanks to Tom for his contribution to, and leadership of our Board, during
the past ten years. Tom has brought a wealth of knowledge, oversight and
commitment to the Group. The Board is delighted that Fiona will take up the
role of Chair and we are confident that her global experience and industry
expertise will be invaluable in guiding the Board as we continue to implement
our growth strategy."

Fiona Dawson, Chair Designate, added: "It is an honour to be appointed Chair
Designate. I look forward to working with the Board and the leadership team on
the delivery of our strategy and continued value creation for all our
stakeholders. I would like to thank Tom for his service and leadership of the
Board, and I look forward to working with him over the coming months to
facilitate a smooth transition ahead of my formal appointment as Chair on 30
April 2026."

Additional Board Change

Having served his three-year term of appointment, Mr. Patrick Rohan will
retire from the Board at the conclusion of the 2026 AGM and will not seek
re-election.

Tom Moran, Chair, commented: "On behalf of the Board I want to thank Patrick
for his significant contribution to the Board over the last three years and we
wish him the very best for the future."

Committee Refreshment

On her appointment as Chair on 30 April 2026, Fiona Dawson will be appointed
Chair of the Governance and Nomination Committee and will step down as a
member of the Audit Committee.

This announcement is made in accordance with Rule 6.1.5 of Euronext Dublin's
Listing Rules and Rule 6.4.6 of the London Stock Exchange's Listing Rules.

 

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   CONTACT INFORMATION

   GROUP SECRETARY
   Ronan Deasy

   +353 66 7182000 | GroupCoSec@kerry.ie

   WEBSITE
   www.kerry.com

 

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