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25 June 2021
A.G. BARR p.l.c.Directorate Changes
BOARD APPOINTMENTS - CHAIRMAN AND NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUCCESSION
A.G. BARR p.l.c. ("the Company"), the branded drinks group, is pleased to announce the following planned changes to its Board.
Mark Allen OBE has been appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman designate with effect from 1 July 2021, succeeding John Nicolson as Chairman. John will step down from the Board prior to the next AGM in May 2022, following nine years as a Non-Executive Director of the Company, seven of which have been as Chairman.
Mark is a highly experienced director and board member with a long and successful career across multiple sectors.
Mark's early career in the police force sparked an interest in law and, after completing a law degree, he subsequently held a variety of corporate roles, initially with Shell Group and lately with Dairy Crest Group p.l.c. where he was CEO from 2007 to 2019, prior to the business being acquired by Saputo. In addition, Mark has held Non-Executive roles at Howden Joinery Group p.l.c., Dairy UK and Warburtons, as well as Norcros p.l.c. where he was Chair from July 2020 until April 2021. He is currently Non-Executive Chairman of Halo Foods Ltd.
Mark brings a deep understanding of consumer goods to the Board, as well as significant public company experience, all of which will be important as A.G. Barr continues to execute its strategy and growth plans.
The Company is also pleased to announce that Zoe Howorth will join the Board as a Non-Executive Director, with effect from 1 July 2021.
An economics graduate, Zoe has had a successful career spanning a range of roles at Procter & Gamble, United Biscuits and The Coca-Cola Company, where she spent 16 years, culminating in her role as UK Marketing Director from 2010 - 2013. Zoe has also held a number of Non-Executive Director roles with private companies and is currently a Non-Executive Director at Water Babies International. Zoe brings extensive FMCG experience, specifically across the food and beverage sector, as well as consumer brand marketing expertise and direct to consumer digital capabilities.
As part of her responsibilities, Zoe will Chair the Board's Environmental, Social and Governance Committee.
Having completed eight years as a Non-Executive Director, Pam Powell will stand down from the Board at the end of June 2021 as part of the long term Board succession plan.
John Nicolson, Chairman of A.G. Barr p.l.c., commented :
"I would personally like to thank Pam Powell for her valuable contribution over the past eight years in helping to shape the direction and performance of the business.
"I am delighted that both Mark and Zoe will be joining our Board, both of whom bring a wealth of highly relevant experience and I look forward to welcoming them at this exciting time for AG Barr."
No other information is required to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13R in relation to Mark Allen or Zoe Howorth's appointments as Non-Executive Directors of the Company.
For more information, please contact :
A.G. BARR Instinctif Partners
0330 390 3900 020 7457 2010/05
Roger White, Chief Executive Justine Warren
Deborah Jones, Head of Corporate Affairs and Comms. Matthew Smallwood
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