Johnson Matthey Poaches Finance Director Anna Manz From Diageo

Thu, 14th Jul 2016 09:09

LONDON (Alliance News) - Specialty chemicals company Johnson Matthey PLC on Thursday said Anna Manz is to join as finance director on October 17.

Manz will take over from Den Jones, whose departure was announced in March.

She will jois the group from drinks giant Diageo PLC, where she is currently group strategy director and where she has held a number of senior finance roles during her 17 years with the company.

Johnson Matthey shares were up 1.2% to 3,126.00 pence. Diageo shares were up 0.8% at 2,140.50p.

By Sam Unsted; samunsted@alliancenews.com; @SamUAtAlliance

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