Coca-Cola HBC Share News (CCH)

Swiss-based Coca-cola HBC has elected two new board members following the retirement of Susan Kilsby and Christos Ioanno. Olusola (Sola) David-Borha and Alexandra Papalexopoulou were elected the board of Europe's largest coke bottler after its annual general meeting.Papalexopoulou will also serve on the company's remuneration committee, the board said in a statement.The board said it considers the pair to be independent for purposes of the UK Corporate Governance Code.Shares in the dual-listed stock rose 0.69% on the London Stock Exchange at 1,450p at 9.20 on Wednesday.